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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
UK Biobank's Data Breach: Lessons Learned for International Sharing of Health Data
UK Biobank, a UK health research charity holding decades of de‑identified participant health data, recently discovered that datasets shared with approved academic researchers were listed for sale on a Chinese shopping website.
Pharmacy Transactions in Scotland: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
This article highlights the key legal, regulatory and commercial factors involved in Scottish pharmacy transactions. It explains how deal structure, regulatory approvals, due diligence and early preparation can impact timing, risk and value, and emphasises the importance of getting the right advice from the outset.
The 4 biggest immigration risks for the care sector
This article outlines the most common immigration compliance risks facing care sector employers, particularly those holding sponsor licences. It highlights key problem areas such as pay inconsistencies, right to work checks, role changes and breaches by non-sponsored workers, with practical guidance on how to mitigate them.
NHS backing boosts FemTech - are founders ready to seize the opportunity?
The NHS’s £1.5 million FemTech Healthcare Challenge and the renewed Women’s Health Strategy highlight growing support for women’s health innovation. While FemTech offers significant growth potential, founders must navigate investment gaps, regulatory complexity and scaling challenges.
Our private health legal experts
Our private health legal experts deliver clarity, strategy and results for private healthcare providers.