Last Updated on May 14, 2024

Specialist health and social care lawyers, Ridouts, has joined Top 60 UK law firm HCR Law's healthcare team.

Ridouts is a nationally renowned law firm known for its regulatory expertise. The firm acts for care homes, GP practices, children’s homes, dental practices, domiciliary and home care agencies, supported and independent living services and both private and NHS hospitals. HCR law believes that Paul Ridout and his team will complement HCR’s existing national healthcare operation. HCR advises a wide range of clients within the healthcare sector including adult social care, children’s services and a wide array of healthcare professionals.

Commenting on Ridouts joining HCR Law, Paul Ridout said, ‘We’re delighted to join HCR law’s established healthcare team. It’s clear to me that our values of client care and our shared focus on supporting the sector are a good match […] for healthcare providers who are looking to work with a different type of law firm.’

Rebecca Leask, Head of Healthcare at HCR, said, ‘We’re very much looking forward to […] being able to bolster our offering to existing clients of both HCR and Ridouts. Healthcare providers need access to the full range of legal services, from specialist experts who have a deep understanding of their unique needs.'

The team at Ridouts act for all aspects of health and social care, from GP practices to home care agencies. HCR Law are a global law firm offering a complete spectrum of legal service to both business and private clients regionally and nationwide.

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