International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed Gillian Muir as a healthcare litigation partner.

Gillian has a regulatory experience with more than 25 years’ experience in managing complex clinical negligence claims, arrives at DACB from Hempsons, where she was a partner and joint lead for the firm’s Newcastle health litigation team.

Gillian represents a wide range of healthcare organisations, clinicians and medical professionals across North East England. This includes supporting NHS trusts in undertaking investigations and advising on all aspects of litigation, including high-value brain injury cases.

Gillian said: “This is an exciting time to be joining DACB, a firm which has a fantastic reputation across the health and social care sector, as well as a long and proud record of supporting NHS organisations and their patients.” 

Hamza Drabu, partner and Head of Health at DACB, commented: “Gillian is a highly knowledgeable clinical negligence lawyer with a stellar reputation thanks to the strong relationships she has built with key trusts in the North East and her proven ability to nurture and build talent.”