MEDICAL LAW

I found Ian to be a helpful, knowledgeable and approachable individual. He dealt with my queries efficiently. If, for whatever reason he was unable to take my call, he promptly responded.

He is an asset and a true ambassador to your business and I would have no reservation in recommending him to others.

Neil Curry

Barry Speker OBE is recommended as a specialist in medico-legal issues by the Legal 500, Chambers' Directory and the Directory of Experts. He is also an Affiliate of the Institute of Risk Management and is an accredited member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Clinical Negligence Panel. He provides training on medical law, dispute handling and risk management and is well known for his advice in relation to sensitive areas of medical practice including:

• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Risk management in relation to surgery and medicine
• High Court applications for treatment orders
• Legal issues in relation to general practice and dentistry

...and all related areas affecting medical law and practice.

Barry regularly writes articles on medical law issues for a number of specialist medical publications and more widely.

Barry Speker heads the Medical Law team and is the primary contact for looking after the firm’s corporate medical clients including NHS Trusts, GP and dental Practices.

The Medical Law team can also advise private individuals on developments in medical law such as preparing Advance Decisions relating to medical treatment.

In addition, Samuel Phillips Law Firm advises NHS Trusts and GP Practices with regard to the acquisition of premises, operation of health centres and preparation of partnership agreements.

The Medical Law team can also advise private individuals on developments in medical law such as preparing Advance Decisions relating to medical treatment and Lasting Powers of Attorney (personal welfare and medical decisions).