Health

Living through a global pandemic has reminded us of the significant role the health sector plays in the economy and more generally, the lives of people.  Earlier this year, the Government announced a number of fundamental changes to the operation of our health care system.  Now, more than ever, our clients require legal advisors who can help them navigate our complex and challenging health sector in novel and uncertain times.

We provide advice on a wide range of areas and issues spanning the health sector, including:
 

• significant acquisitions, capital investments and project delivery;
• high profile litigation that is at the forefront of the health profession;
• health policy and regulation;
• Ministry of Health decision making and district health board governance;
• product regulation; and
• government health contracts, access to medicines and the human rights and privacy, and data transfer and protection dimensions of health care and policy.

Our expertise includes advising on:
 

• The health sector reform and what the changes will mean for our clients.
• The impact of COVID-19 on clients including vaccination distribution, COVID-19 testing, employee queries, Alert Level requirements, essential services, MIQ facilities, border control, vaccine passports and the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
• The regulation of vaping and tobacco products and ongoing reform in this sector.
• Licensing, advertising, sale and delivery of alcohol.
• Medicinal cannabis licensing and compliance.
• Regulation of organic food and drink products.
• Compliance with the Medicines Act, including medicines classification and licensing issues, and regulation of medical devices.