UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys
The Healthcare team has long-standing and market-leading expertise in the healthcare sector, acting for business owners and investors across the UK healthcare sector on both transactional and regulatory matters. Current clients fall within the main markets of the sector, including social care, dental, pharmacy, veterinary and healthtech.
The group act on complex and high value transactional matters including corporate M&A, real estate acquisitions and disposals, sale and leasebacks, debt and equity financings and corporate reorganisations. They have substantial expertise in the regulatory frameworks under which healthcare providers are required to operate and how this impacts on transactions and operational matters, notably in retail pharmacy.
The team is actively involved with some of the leading healthcare charities, consultancies and publishers, such as LaingBuisson. The firm was a finalist at both the 2019 HealthInvestor Awards in the Legal Advisers (transactional (private) category), and the 2019 LaingBuisson Awards (legal advisor- independent category), recognising its strength in the sector.
The team's recent work highlights include: Juno Health, Kreos Capital, Topland Henley Healthcare Investments, Optima HCI, CareTech Holdings, Aspirations Care, Country Court Care, Minster Care Group.
Provided by Chambers
Charles Russell Speechlys assists a raft of private healthcare organisations and other market players with major development projects, M&A, investments and disputes, including inquests and regulatory investigations. The team also advises on NHS legislation and regulations governing the pharmaceutical sector. The firm is frequently called upon by dental, veterinary and care home businesses.
Provided by Chambers
Charles Russell Speechlys represented Country Court Care through its acquisition of Baycroft Care Homes's six-home portfolio.
Provided by Chambers
The firm has sector knowledge and experience, and provides good communication and drive to bring transactions to a close.
The team has all the right skill sets to execute our requirements. It uses expertise across the firm as required and always provides quick turnaround.
Charles Russell Speechlys has a wealth of knowledge and can pull in colleagues from various departments to handle complex cases.
Provided by Chambers
David Coates advises private healthcare providers and investors on a variety of commercial matters, including M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.
David Coates is very knowledgeable.
David is easy to work with and is very experienced in the care sector.
Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys
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