Gerard Hanratty—Browne Jacobson

Browne Jacobson’s Manchester office has appointed leading health and public law partner, Gerard Hanratty, into its expanding health sector team.

Gerard joins from Capsticks Solicitors in London where he headed up both the public law & health team and the information law team. 

Gerard’s expertise includes advising NHS trusts, commissioners, private healthcare providers and various public bodies on a broad range of issues including health service reconfiguration matters, issues relating to operating as a foundation trust, information governance arrangements and policies and regulatory issues. He has also supported NHS bodies and independent inquiries on various legal concerns when they are investigating NHS bodies governance arrangements.  

Gerard will also work closely with Browne Jacobson’s public sector practice which has an extensive public sector client portfolio that includes, among others, the Crown Commercial Service the Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Work & Pensions, Welsh Government and Natural England.

Simon Tait, partner and head of health at Browne Jacobson said: “It is fantastic to have someone of Gerard’s experience on board. He is a high-calibre lawyer with a top quality skill set. He has fantastic experience in both the health and public sector, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced within the current NHS landscape which will be a real advantage to our existing and prospective client base, both locally and nationally.”

Gerard added: “Browne Jacobson has a first rate reputation for their health and public sector legal work and I am very excited to have the opportunity to build on that by continuing to give high quality legal advice and exceptional service to our clients both in the North West region and UK wide.”