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Lauren E Hart
PartnerLauren E Hart is a Partner in MFMac’s Banking and Finance team, with a strong focus on advising international healthcare and life sciences companies on complex, large‑scale financing transactions. Lauren is also regularly instructed by mainstream lenders on care home and acquisition finance transactions within the sector.
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Stewart Moy
Legal DirectorStewart supports private health organisations with corporate structuring, governance and strategic legal advice.
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Victoria McMurray
Legal DirectorVictoria is experienced in advising private health providers on commercial transactions and operational frameworks.
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Gary Baines
PartnerGary advises private health clients on commercial structuring, regulatory compliance and strategic transactions.
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Melissa Hall
Legal DirectorMel provides legal support to private health clients on service agreements, procurement and compliance matters.
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Lindsey Cartwright
PartnerLindsey represents private health clients in disputes and regulatory investigations, with a focus on risk and reputation management.
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David Wylie
PartnerDavid advises private health organisations on commercial strategy, acquisitions and sector-specific compliance.
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Julie Hamilton
PartnerJulie is a highly ranked litigator and Solicitor Advocate who helps healthcare providers resolve complex disputes across IP, commercial contracts and professional liability with strategic precision.
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Michael Kelly
PartnerMichael is a top-ranked M&A lawyer who leads high-value healthcare transactions with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach that consistently delivers results.
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Paul Geoghegan
PartnerPaul is a corporate law specialist with deep experience advising healthcare clients on acquisitions, restructures and governance, ensuring deals are compliant, efficient and future-ready.
Private Healthcare
We support private healthcare providers across Scotland and the UK with strategic legal advice that addresses regulatory complexity, workforce challenges and commercial growth – helping them deliver care with confidence in a changing landscape.
Sector expertise across private healthcare
Our team supports healthcare businesses throughout their entire lifecycle – from initial market entry and sales and distribution to growth, consolidation and strategic exits. For dental practices, we advise on acquisitions, partnership agreements and compliance, acting for some of Scotland’s fastest-growing groups and helping them scale sustainably or prepare for sale.
In the care sector, we guide operators and investors through major transactions, funding models and operational strategy, ensuring long-term viability and readiness for future divestment or expansion.
For medical aesthetics, we help clinics and practitioners navigate evolving regulation, protect their brand and structure commercial agreements that support both immediate growth and enduring business resilience.
Structuring growth in private healthcare
Private Healthcare Insights
World IP Day: Rights in Digital Health Products
Digital health technologies are transforming elite sport, generating valuable performance and health data alongside complex legal considerations. This article explores how intellectual property, contract and data protection law interact and where key legal risks arise.
Is M&A the key to growing Scotland’s life sciences sector?
Scotland’s life sciences sector is entering a new growth phase, supported by increased public investment. Mergers and acquisitions can offer a faster route to scale in a sector shaped by long development timelines. Success, however, depends on early preparation, strong due diligence and clear strategic intent.
Scotland's beauty sector set for a 2027 makeover
Rapid growth in non‑surgical cosmetic treatments has exposed safety risks due to inconsistent standards and training. New Scottish legislation introduces licensing and age restrictions for lower‑risk procedures, with plans to limit higher‑risk treatments to regulated healthcare settings from 2027.
CMA Veterinary Services Market Investigation: significant regulatory intervention on the horizon
This article reviews the CMA’s final report on the UK veterinary services market, outlining significant new regulatory requirements aimed at improving competition, price transparency and consumer choice. It explains the key remedies veterinary practices will need to comply with and considers the wider implications for other regulated service markets.
Our private health legal experts
Our private health legal experts deliver clarity, strategy and results for private healthcare providers.