Partners Charlotte Harpin and Matthew Alderton who arrive from Browne Jacobson will be based at DACB's global headquarters in London.

Harpin is a leading adviser on complex health sector governance and public law issues, with expertise spanning NHS governance, health information law, medicines and medical device regulation and public inquiries.

Alderton is a dual-qualified (UK and Australia) litigator specialising in public and regulatory law. He advises clients across the health, life sciences, government and education sectors on judicial review, statutory appeals, medicines and medical device regulation and procurement litigation.

Legal director Steve Atkinson and senior associate Kate Blacklidge also join from Browne Jacobson.

Atkinson brings experience in public law and governance, advising on complex decision-making, statutory interpretation, and policy development. He regularly supports health and care clients on judicial reviews, investigations, public inquiries and information law matters.

Blacklidge specialises in representing NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations in complex inquiry and inquest-related matters.

Hamza Drabu, head of health at DACB, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Charlotte, Matthew, Steve and Kate to the firm. All four lawyers have a strong track record of advising health and social care commissioners and providers on complex legal issues. Most importantly, they share a commitment to collaboration, which is central to the success of our multi-disciplinary health team and a defining part of our culture at DACB.

‘These appointments further strengthen our ability to support clients with some of the most significant challenges facing the health and social care sector, reflecting DACB's ambition to provide clients with access to the very best legal expertise.'