At Summons Abogados, we are a law firm with outstanding specialization in legal advice and representation of clinics and hospitals. We offer a comprehensive service that covers all the specific legal aspects of the healthcare sector, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and legal protection against possible claims from patients or conflicts with third parties. Our extensive experience has positioned us as leading advisors for some of the most renowned clinics, hospitals and surgeons in Spain, especially in the areas of aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery and dentistry.
Our services include commercial advice on drafting and reviewing contracts with health insurers, suppliers and partners. We draft tailor-made contracts, adapted to the needs of the sector and ensure that the clinic or hospital complies with all necessary legal standards to avoid legal problems. In addition, we provide advice on healthcare and pharmaceutical law, including the analysis and review of advertising, to ensure that the entity's communications comply with applicable regulations and avoid reputational risks, working closely with our clients' marketing departments.
We also manage patient requests for access to medical records, facilitating the process of preparing and delivering the required documentation to ensure regulatory compliance at every stage of medical care.
We also handle representation before the media in legal matters, protecting the reputation of the entity in situations that may arise in the public sphere.
In terms of legal representation and defense in administrative proceedings, our team is in charge of assisting in possible requirements from regulatory bodies, as well as managing complaint or sanction procedures.
In the event of inspections or changes in administrative criteria, we offer detailed advice on storage regulations, sterilization of medical devices and staff identification requirements, ensuring that the clinic or hospital maintains fully compliant operations.
At Summons Abogados we offer comprehensive support to healthcare professionals looking to start their own practice, healthcare center or healthcare-related project. Our legal team specialized in the healthcare sector handles every stage of the process, from obtaining licenses and their renewal, to the preparation of all the necessary documentation to ensure a safe and fully compliant start-up.
We advise on the creation of appropriate legal structures, regulatory compliance, drafting of contracts and other fundamental aspects that enable entrepreneurs to establish their healthcare practice on a solid legal basis and in line with the demands of the sector. This service focuses on facilitating a smooth start-up process, contributing to the success and sustained growth of the new project.
In cases of civil liability of the clinic or any of its professionals, our team acts quickly and effectively, offering a solid legal defense with a great deal of experience to protect the interests of our clients. We have been litigating this type of procedure for more than 15 years and are experts in the defense of the healthcare sector.
We advise on insurance law, offering support in the handling of patient claims in coordination with their insurers. This includes a detailed review of the liability insurance policies of both the clinic and its staff to ensure that they are appropriate to the activity and risks inherent in the healthcare sector.
At Summons Abogados we offer a specialized service in the creation and review of clinical documentation, aimed at minimizing the legal risks associated with healthcare activities.
We ensure that informed consents, medical records and other essential documents strictly comply with Law 41/2002, of 14 November, which regulates patient autonomy and rights and obligations regarding clinical information and documentation, as well as with other current legislation, thus contributing to safe professional practice and compliance with regulatory requirements. This service provides our client clinics and hospitals with a solid documentary base, reducing exposure to claims and protecting their reputation in the event of any eventuality in the relationship with patients.
With more than 15 years of experience and hundreds of cases defended on behalf of doctors, nurses, dentists, hospitals, professional associations and insurers, Summons Abogados has established itself as an expert in risk prevention and the implementation of compliance programmes in the healthcare sector. Our in-depth knowledge of the regulations and industry-specific challenges enables us to offer our clients an effective preventative approach designed to reduce exposure to legal claims and ensure that all activities are conducted in full compliance with legal and ethical standards.
The implementation of these compliance programmes not only protects healthcare institutions from potential legal conflicts, but also reinforces their credibility and sustainability in the long term, avoiding reputational crises that could jeopardise the survival of the business.
By contracting our services, clinics and hospitals achieve greater professionalization and optimized management in critical aspects of the healthcare sector.
We also manage the response to requests from public bodies such as Consumer Affairs, Schools, or the Health Department, preparing the necessary responses to ensure compliance and avoid possible sanctions.
If turnover and reputation are to grow, legal advice must also be professionalized. Avoiding conflicts and reducing the risk of claims or sanctions is essential in an increasingly demanding and regulated environment. The specialization of our team in different branches of healthcare law allows us to cover all the legal needs of the entity, which is key to the proper functioning and growth of the clinic or hospital.
Our experience and focus on the healthcare sector sets us apart from other law firms, offering effective legal defense and preventative advice that protects the success and reputation of healthcare entities. If you are looking for lawyers specializing in healthcare law for your clinic or hospital, Summons Abogados is here to help you optimize all legal aspects of your business and ensure its long-term sustainability so that you only have to worry about your patients.
For those entities that are in the process of expansion, we offer comprehensive management for the opening of new clinics, taking care of key aspects such as the application for licenses, the implementation of protocols and the adaptation to local regulations.
Our healthcare regulatory services include the renewal of health licenses, as well as the incorporation of new units, professionals or services within the clinic, allowing for safe expansion in line with legal requirements.
At Summons Abogados, in addition to being experts in healthcare law, we have a solid track record as university lecturers, which allows us to offer specialized and highly qualified training aimed at all members of the clinic, from assistants and sales staff to doctors and administrators. Through face-to-face or online courses and workshops, we provide practical and up-to-date knowledge in legal liability, risk management and effective communication with patients, strengthening key competencies in the healthcare field.
As lawyers of reference for some of the most important clinics and surgeons in Spain, we adapt this training to the specific needs of each client, regardless of their size, ensuring that each professional has the necessary tools to prevent legal conflicts, optimize the relationship with patients and safely manage the risks inherent to their activity.
At Summons Abogados we offer a comprehensive business advisory service covering the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts with health insurers, suppliers and collaborators. These contracts are designed to protect the interests of the clinic or hospital and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. In addition, we provide support in the development of strategic agreements and alliances that strengthen the operations of the entity.
Our team of lawyers specializing in healthcare law offers a proactive service in the management of complaints and claims. We advise the clinic on the design of appropriate responses to negative reviews and manage legal proceedings arising from potential claims. We work to mitigate risks and protect the reputation of the healthcare entity in the event of any conflict that may arise.
Yes, at Summons Abogados we carry out an exhaustive review of our clients' advertising to ensure that it complies with health and pharmaceutical advertising legislation. We advise on the design of advertising campaigns to avoid possible sanctions and protect the image of the clinic or hospital.
In the event of receiving an injunction from a regulatory body or facing an administrative procedure, our team takes care of the clinic's defense and legal representation. We assist in the preparation of the allegations, manage the documentation and provide the necessary legal support to ensure the best possible resolution of the case.
We offer a media representation service to protect the legal interests of our clients in situations that may affect the public image of the clinic or hospital. This includes the preparation of legal statements, coordination with communication teams and advice in crisis situations to minimize the reputational impact.
General advice includes the resolution of queries on a wide range of legal issues that affect the operation of a clinic or hospital. However, we exclude advice on labour and tax issues, as these are usually covered by the clinic's specialist advisors. Our team deals with commercial, liability and compliance issues.
We handle the entire process of obtaining and renewing health licences, ensuring that the clinic or hospital complies with all legal requirements to operate. We constantly monitor deadlines and process the necessary documentation to avoid interruptions in activity.
We offer preventive advice and legal defense in liability proceedings for clinics and hospitals. This includes the review of insurance policies, risk assessment and legal defence in cases of patient claims or other incidents that may arise in the daily activity of the clinic.
The legal management of a clinic or hospital requires a thorough knowledge of health, commercial and civil liability regulations. A specialized team such as Summons Abogados can anticipate risks, avoid penalties and protect the clinic's operations, contributing to its sustainability and growth in a highly regulated environment.
Yes, our services are available to clinics and hospitals nationwide. We have a wide network and a structure that allows us to provide the best advice and representation, regardless of the location of the healthcare entity.
