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Thorntons Law LLP

Healthcare

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Thorntons Law LLP

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From dealing with partnership and contract questions to property problems and regulatory issues, healthcare professionals across the sector can face a range of challenges.

Our Healthcare teams are widely recognised as leading providers in legal services to healthcare professionals. We have a number of teams who specialise in particular healthcare fields and professions. With a wealth of experience in healthcare, they offer an in-depth, ‘under one roof’, flexible service tailored to the unique environments, challenges and complexities faced by each profession.

Our teams can assist with acquisitions and disposals, partnership issues and disputes, employment law and regulatory issues, immigration law, commercial property advice, leases with the NHS, and partnership and contract issues and more, all tailored to each sector's requirements.

Coupled with our depth of experience, our wide network of contacts within each field means we can also help your business progress.

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Healthcare - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Thorntons Law has a strong practice representing dental practices and GPs across Scotland. The firm acts for care homes and pharmacy businesses. The team regularly advises on acquisitions, disposals and partnership agreements and offers guidance on NHS regulations and organisational structures within the healthcare sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Thorntons Law represented LTD Smile in its acquisition of a dental practice in Broxburn.

Strengths

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  • Thorntons Law has an in-depth knowledge of healthcare and such good relationships with banks in the sector, which allows things to progress smoothly.

    Healthcare respondentUK

  • What Thorntons doesn't know about dental practices isn't worth knowing. The attention to detail and knowledge is so bespoke.

    Healthcare respondentUK

  • I am very impressed with how efficient and approachable the team is.

    Healthcare respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Royden
    Michael Royden

    Michael Royden

    Michael Royden is an experienced healthcare lawyer who is highly sought after by clients in the dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors. He is particularly adept at assisting with corporate and transactional matters.

    • Michael is very friendly and an expert in the field, with years of knowledge.

      Healthcare respondentUK

    • Michael is always super-helpful.

      Healthcare respondentUK

    • Michael Royden makes sure we get the best possible advice. He has a good set of knowledge and is skilled in the subject area.

      Healthcare respondentUK
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  • Ewan Miller
    Ewan Miller

    Ewan Miller

    Ewan Miller possesses considerable experience assisting with the commercial property aspects of healthcare acquisitions and sales. He also advises on regulatory matters and focuses his practice on the pharmaceutical and dental sectors.

    • Ewan has a broad knowledge and is one of the people we can go to quickly for an answer.

      Healthcare respondentUK
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  • Kim Campbell
    Kim Campbell

    Kim Campbell

    Kim Campbell has a notable practice advising on acquisitions and disposals across the healthcare sector. She frequently assists with transactions involving pharmaceutical, dental and veterinary practices.

    • I highly recommend Kim. She takes time to know her clients and finds solutions. She thinks about the bigger picture and considers aspects other than just the legal.

      Healthcare respondentUK

    • Clients have the peace of mind they have done the right thing when Kim is involved. The personal touch to each client Kim gives does not go unnoticed by the clients, and she is a great communicator.

      Healthcare respondentUK

    • I cannot fault Kim in any way. She is approachable, professional, understanding and efficient.

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  • Aimee Gibbons
    Aimee Gibbons

    Aimee Gibbons

    Aimee Gibbons is an experienced corporate lawyer noted for her capabilities in a wide range of financings and acquisitions involving the healthcare sector.

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