Carlton advises providers and investors on a wide range of healthcare regulatory issues. He has particular expertise in the regulation of care services by the CQC where his clients range from small social care providers to large corporate groups; independent hospitals and clinics; private equity and infrastructure investors; and NHS trusts. Carlton advises clients upon the full suite of issues including: regulatory implications of business structures; the registration of services; compliance; governance reviews; challenges to inspection findings; civil and criminal enforcement action taken by the regulators; and due diligence on major commercial transactions.