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Daniel Martinez

"Daniel's understanding of healthcare regulations and his practical advice have been essential to our compliance efforts."

— Chief Compliance Officer Hospital System

Overview

Daniel Martinez is a Partner at Jim Coates Law, where he leads the firm's healthcare law and regulatory compliance practice. With deep experience in the healthcare industry, Daniel helps providers, commissioners, and life sciences companies navigate the complex UK and European regulatory landscape.

His practice includes healthcare regulatory compliance, Care Quality Commission and NHS investigations, UK GDPR and data protection matters, and healthcare transactions. Daniel regularly advises clients on fraud and bribery issues under the Bribery Act 2010, as well as NHS commissioning, pricing, and reimbursement matters.

Daniel has represented healthcare organisations in investigations by the Serious Fraud Office, the Care Quality Commission, NHS Counter Fraud Authority, and European regulators. He is skilled at conducting internal investigations and developing corrective action plans that satisfy regulators while minimising business disruption.

His proactive approach to compliance helps clients identify and address potential issues before they become enforcement matters, saving organisations significant time and resources.

Education

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 2007

Edinburgh Law Review

University of Leeds

Bachelor of Arts, 2004

Politics and Public Policy

Admissions

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • Higher Rights of Audience (Civil)
  • Admitted to practise before the Courts of England and Wales

Recognition

  • Chambers UK – Healthcare (2020-2025)
  • The Legal 500 UK – Health Care Law (2019-2025)
  • Who's Who Legal (Europe) – Healthcare (2018)