Healthcare
Eric Chan specialises in inquests, healthcare, regulatory, and mental health law. He excels in managing highly sensitive inquests and supporting both public and private sector participants through coronial proceedings. Having worked within the Fitness to Practise departments of health and social care regulators, he brings extensive expertise in compliance, incident investigations and patient safety considerations.
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+44 20 7876 6836 Eric.Chan@clydeco.comMain Office
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Eric is an experienced Healthcare and Inquest Associate at Clyde & Co, who joined the firm in December 2023. His work primarily focuses on litigation and advocacy in highly sensitive multi-agency inquest hearings with juries. Additionally, he advises on mental health and capacity issues, healthcare compliance, regulatory matters, risk management, serious incident investigations, and policy development.
Eric excels in guiding professional and expert witnesses through legal processes, ensuring they engage confidently and accurately in hearings. He is renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, particularly in analysing and eliciting subject matter evidence. This precision in handling evidence is crucial in achieving favourable outcomes for his clients.
Before joining Clyde & Co, Eric gained extensive experience across a range of legal roles. His background includes regulatory compliance, fitness to practise case investigations, criminal defence, asylum, and immigration. Throughout his career, Eric has successfully represented a diverse array of clients, including health and social care providers, regulatory bodies, private organisations, and individuals. This broad experience has equipped him with the skills to handle complex legal issues and provide comprehensive support to his clients.
Eric has experience in supporting vulnerable witnesses and victims of serious crimes through the Witness Service charity. He continues to apply a compassionate and supportive approach, ensuring that witnesses feel supported and understood.