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Robert McGough

Partner
+44 (0)113 487 7972
+44 (0)7592 553 442
robert.mcgough@hilldickinson.com
Leeds
Robert works on health sector legal commercial and contractual issues for NHS/public sector organisations as well as independent providers both from the UK and internationally. He heads the Health Commercial and Regulatory team.
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Robert is very experienced in the health commercial sector and has advised on several joint ventures between NHS bodies as well as independent providers (both UK based and international). He has also provided legal support on several high-profile mergers and acquisitions of NHS bodies including the recent merger forming Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT. 

Robert has delivered seminars on value based contracts, new care models, ACOs, collaborative contracting, primary care, new contract models and contracting and procurement skills, to a selection of public and independent sector organisations in the UK and internationally.

Robert has also provided legal advice on new integrated care pathway models and contractual structures (including review of outcomes based arrangements and alliance contracting). He advised on the development of alliance contracts for several clients. He advises on NHS new care models, developing initial vanguards for MCP and PACS as well as advice on ACO and ACS (accountable care systems) for pathfinders in the NHS. He has worked with clients internationally supporting the development of pioneering value based approaches.

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  • Experience

    • Advised on the merger to form Greater Manchester NHS FT
    • Supported the CCG in the establishment of the Lambeth Living Well Alliance
    • Provided legal advice to the commissioners in the formation of the north central London value-based commissioning
    • Advised the provider organisations on the Yorkshire and Humber approach for the 100k Genomes Project
    • Advised two foundation trusts on the establishment of the innovative partnership with primary care for Millom
    • Advising the Humber Coast and Vale STP on its initial structuring
    • Advising on NHS new care models, developing initial vanguards for MCP and PACS as well as advice on ACO and ACS (accountable care systems)
    • Advising national bodies on the formation of contract models as well as the development of new approaches around mental health contracting
    • Supporting the development of pioneering value-based approaches for NHS Wales as well as clients in Sweden and the Netherlands
    • Advised on the establishment and governance of many clinical commissioning groups

  • Affiliations

    • Member of the Law Society

He has an extremely strong knowledge of the health and care system and an ability to identify potential gaps that can be filled innovatively.” 

Chambers and Partners | 2024

I always find Robert extremely personable, knowledgeable and clear when he is imparting advice.” 

Chambers and Partners | 2024

Robert McGough is a strong choice for clinical commissioning groups and other healthcare providers, with noteworthy experience advising on a range of corporate matters. He regularly assists with acquisitions, joint ventures and the development of new care models, as well as governance arrangements and commercial agreements.

Chambers and Partners 2023

Robert McGough leads Hill Dickinson LLP’s national health commercial, regulatory and real estate team in Leeds.

The Legal 500 2022 | Leading Individual

He is very sharp, experienced and very strong on public sector work… He’s a real expert on the integrated care system.
 

Chambers and Partners 2022 | Leading Firm

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