Law firm Bevan Brittan has appointed Nicole Ridgwell as an associate in its growing health and social care team, which advises more than 120 private health and social care providers and suppliers, ranging from digital technology start-ups to some of the largest providers of care in the UK.

Ridgwell joins Bevan Brittan after working for almost three years as a solicitor at Ridouts Professional Service, advising providers of health and social care on a range of issues relating to regulation, registration and enforcement. Before that she worked for nearly seven years as a solicitor and legal officer at the Royal College of Nursing.

Ridgwell said: “I am excited to be joining Bevan Brittan, which has a recognised position as a leader in the health and social care sector. I look forward to working alongside a strong and experienced team to support clients and help them achieve their aims.”

Bevan Brittan head of independent health and social care Vincent Buscemi added: “As we continue to expand as a practice, and with our continuing investment in supporting the independent health and social care sectors, Nicole will play an important part in bringing clients focused, commercial and practical advice.”