Healthcare 

NHS trust in breach of contract: The recent High Court decision in Dr MN v NHS Foundation Trust L [2025] EWHC 2023, reinforces the principle that NHS employers must adhere to agreed disciplinary frameworks when undertaking investigations and to not arbitrarily redefine the Terms of Reference. Rosie Shapiro and Rukmanie Hodges, who acted on behalf of the successful NHS Trust in this matter consider the implications of this significant decision which is likely to have important implications for how Trusts manage future internal investigations for medical professionals. Read here

Assisted Dying: Sleepwalking into a dangerous definition of treatment? - As assisted dying moves closer to legal reality, questions persist over whether this constitutes “appropriate treatment” for terminal illness. Lee Biddle discusses why, without legislative clarity, clinicians may face ethical dilemmas and legal risks, potentially reshaping end-of-life decision-making in practice. Read here

Regulating Aesthetic Practice: Is the Wild West Era Over? - The UK Government’s “Plan for Change” introduces proposals for the long-overdue regulation of aesthetic practice, addressing the current lack of oversight. Lee Biddle and Abbey Goldberg discuss these proposals and why recent fatalities from high-risk procedures highlight the urgent need for accountability, safeguards, and clear robust standards across the sector. Read here