Regulatory Compliance and Governance
We guide healthcare entities through the intricate web of regulations governing the industry, including compliance with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) standards, the National Health Act, and the Medicines and Related Substances Act. Our services extend to assisting with facility licensing, accreditation processes, and responding to regulatory inspections. We particularly focus on helping new medical practices establish compliant operational frameworks from inception, ensuring all policies, staff contracts, and patient consent procedures meet legal requirements.
Medical Malpractice and Risk Management
Our litigation team has extensive experience defending healthcare professionals against malpractice claims while also representing patients in legitimate negligence cases. We take a proactive approach to risk management, helping clients implement robust patient consent processes, proper record-keeping systems, and staff training programs to minimize legal exposure. For existing claims, we work closely with medical experts to build strong defense strategies, whether through negotiation, HPCSA disciplinary proceedings, or court litigation.
Healthcare Contracts and Transactions
We draft and review a wide range of healthcare-specific agreements, including:
- Hospital and clinic management contracts
- Doctor employment and partnership agreements
- Medical service provider contracts with funders
- Equipment leasing and procurement agreements
- Practice purchase/sale transactions
Our commercial healthcare team ensures these contracts properly allocate risks while complying with industry-specific regulations like the Medical Schemes Act.
Patient Rights and Medical Ethics
We advise on the full spectrum of patient rights issues, including:
- Informed consent procedures
- Confidentiality and POPIA compliance
- Access to medical records
- Refusal of treatment cases
- Mental health law matters
For healthcare ethics committees, we provide guidance on complex cases involving reproductive rights, end-of-life decisions, and experimental treatments.
Digital Health and Innovation
As healthcare embraces digital transformation, we help clients navigate the legal aspects of:
- Telemedicine platforms
- Health app development
- Electronic health record systems
- AI diagnostics tools
- Cross-border data transfers for multinational research
Our team stays ahead of emerging legal issues in healthcare technology to future-proof our clients’ operations.
Why Healthcare Providers Choose Us
What distinguishes our healthcare law practice is our dual focus on preventive law and vigorous defense. We don’t just react to legal problems – we help create systems to avoid them. Many of our attorneys have additional qualifications in health sciences or bioethics, allowing us to bridge the gap between legal theory and medical practice. Whether you’re an individual practitioner, private hospital group, or medical research institution, we provide strategic advice aligned with both your legal obligations and professional mission.
