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Healthcare

Regulatory, transactional and disciplinary advice for hospitals, practitioners, pharmaceutical companies and health insurers.

Overview

Healthcare providers and suppliers answer to several regulators and professional bodies. We advise them on licensing, transactions and disputes, and we have experience of professional disciplinary proceedings.

We advise on the National Health Act 2014, the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022, registration of facilities and practitioners, NAFDAC product registration, clinical trials and advertising, and on transactions involving hospitals, pharmacies and health technology businesses.

Our team has appeared before the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, where our Principal Partner serves as a prosecutor, and in claims involving the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. We also act in clinical negligence and regulatory disputes.

What we do

  • Intellectual Property Protection

    Strategic guidance on intellectual property protection to safeguard innovations, patents, and trademarks in the healthcare industry.

  • Federal Regulation

    In-depth knowledge of federal regulations governing pharmacies, drugs, hospitals, and medical devices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Distribution and Agency Contracts

    Assistance with drafting and negotiating distribution and agency contracts to facilitate the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

  • Regional Regulation

    Expertise in regional regulations governing healthcare facilities to navigate compliance requirements and regulatory challenges.

  • Factory Projects

    Legal support for factory projects related to pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device production, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Hospital Projects and Concessions

    Guidance on hospital projects and concessions, including structuring, financing, and regulatory compliance.

  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Reorganizations

    Legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations within the healthcare sector to facilitate growth and strategic consolidation.

  • Bond Offerings and Loan Financings

    Assistance with bond offerings and loan financings to fund healthcare projects and ventures.

  • Employment and Immigration

    Advising on employment matters and immigration issues specific to the healthcare industry, including work visas and residency permits for healthcare professionals.

  • Product Liability and Litigation

    Skilled representation in product liability cases and other litigation matters to protect healthcare providers' interests and reputations.

FAQs

The National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 made health insurance mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents, with implementation through the NHIA and state health insurance schemes.

Complaints are investigated by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria’s investigating panel and, where there is a case to answer, tried by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

Yes. Drugs, medical devices and many health products must be registered with NAFDAC before they are manufactured, imported, advertised or sold in Nigeria.
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