Browne Jacobson announces new head of health
Browne Jacobson has announced Gerard Hanratty, leading health and public law partner at the firm as the new head of its health sector.
Browne Jacobson has announced Gerard Hanratty, leading health and public law partner at the firm as the new head of its health sector.
Gerard is recognised by independent legal directories, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as one of the leading experts on public law issues, especially relating to governance, service reconfiguration, information and digital technology law, devolution and ICS development, for health organisations in the country.
He specialises in advising organisations in the health sector on their public law obligations and issues. His work covers interpreting statute, supporting system re-organisations, advising on governance, supporting our health regulatory clients work, providing advice on information and digital technology law matters and, when necessary, defending challenges to decisions made.
Gerard Hanratty said:
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to build on the strong reputation that we already have in the market as leading health lawyers and will work hard to ensure that the sector continues to grow locally and nationally and that our service offering and client base continues to diversify.”
Gerard takes over from partner Simon Tait who has held the position since 2006. Simon will concentrate on his role as the head of the firm’s health and advisory litigation department and member of the firm’s Executive Board.
Simon Tait added:
“It has been a privilege to head up and contribute towards the development of the firm’s health sector over the last 13 years and work on some very successful projects during that time".
“Gerard is an excellent lawyer who has already in a short space of time played a key role in driving the sector forward. His broad and considerable expertise, the strong relations he has built with our client base and the insight he has of the challenges that face the current health and public sector landscape mean he is the perfect choice to take over this role.”
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