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Shakespeare Martineau

Healthcare: Private Sector

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide

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Shakespeare Martineau

About

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

The healthcare sector is a dynamic and vital industry, subject to evolving patient needs, constant regulatory change, and significant commercial pressures.

Our team understand the unique challenges healthcare businesses face, and we’re here to support you with legal expertise that matches the precise needs of this sector. Whether you are an owner, operator and/or manager of a care home, provider of social housing, pharmacy or dental practice, innovating in Medtech, breaking new ground in life sciences, or looking to acquire or invest in any healthcare business or property, our dedicated healthcare team offers a comprehensive range of services to guide you through the complexities of corporate and commercial law, property and development transactions, employment issues, and dispute resolution.

We work closely with providers, whether established operators or new entrants to the sector, to ensure compliance with regulations and to facilitate growth and operational efficiency. Our legal services are designed to protect your interests, mitigate risk, and support sustainable business growth.

Chambers Review

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Healthcare: Private Sector - UK-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Shakespeare Martineau houses an experienced healthcare team well placed to assist clients across transactional, financial and regulatory matters. The firm is recognized for its in-depth expertise advising dental practices on a broad array of matters, including acquisitions, sales and restructurings. It has additional capabilities representing care home operators.

Notable practitioners

Jonathan Tyson is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shakespeare Martineau assisted Smart Care Homes with the acquisition of Mannamead Care, a group of four established care homes and an independent living unit in Plymouth, Devon.

Strengths

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  • They are able to communicate in a translatable way and explain complex matters in a clear, relatable way that's relatable.

    Healthcare: Private Sector respondentUK

  • They were genuinely willing to help no matter how far along, or how late, they were to attend. They always sought to minimize costs by being efficient and speedy with their solutions and responses.

    Healthcare: Private Sector respondentUK

  • The team provides great communication and knowledge of the sector.

    Healthcare: Private Sector respondentUK

  • The team is very good in dealing with complex matters and thinking outside the box Based on my experiences with the team, all areas were covered.

    Healthcare: Private Sector respondentUK

  • A key strength is the key dental experts they now have in the team, as well as their accessibility.

    Healthcare: Private Sector respondentUK

Members

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

  • Roger Harcourt

  • Jordan Glackin

    Head of Department

  • Jonathan Tyson

  • Gemma Tyson

  • Joe Soul

  • Katie James

  • Katie Taken

  • Lisa Botterill

  • Ryan Fitzpatrick

  • Alex Ryan

  • Desh Patel

  • Jonathan Hill

  • Louise McDonald

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