Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Public Sector & Charities

DAC Beachcroft is sought out by local authorities and NHS bodies across England and Wales. The firm advises on contentious and non-contentious public law matters. It is particularly experienced in public law issues involving healthcare, education, insurance and local government.

"The DAC Beachcroft team is very knowledgeable, welcoming and experienced."

"The lawyers provide good technical advice. They are a safe pair of hands and they give good commercial advice."

DAC Beachcroft acted for the Royal College of Physicians as an intervenor in the court of appeal concerning a paraplegic prisoner's right to be given food of his choice regardless of a clinician's views on the safety of it.

Alistair Robertson is a London-based partner who heads the public law offering at DAC Beachcroft. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the healthcare sector and advises on judicial reviews as well as broader regulatory issues. "Alistair Robertson is a highly experienced public lawyer, reassuringly calm and has excellent judgement." "Alistair is extremely reactive, gives excellent advice and is easy to work with." "Alistair has outstanding judgment and instincts." "Alistair is highly impressive. He has excellent knowledge and is highly measured in his approach."

Amy Smith is a senior associate at DAC Beachcroft. She is a public lawyer who specialises in healthcare matters and the Equality Act 2010. "Amy is efficient, turns things around and she knows what she is doing. She just seems to know her area which is healthcare. She has strength in the healthcare public law space."

Sophie Devlin is a legal director based in the Newcastle office of DAC Beachcroft. She has a reputable practice in public and information law where she regularly advises public bodies on privacy issues. "Sophie is good at explaining issues to clients." "Sophie has great knowledge and expertise on regulators."