Healthcare

• GP Partnerships
• Alternative Business Structures
• PCT Premises Management
• GP Estate Management
• New Health Centre Developments
• LIFT - Local Improvement Finance Trust
• Employment

The Healthcare sector is changing rapidly and for those working within it there are a multitude of new tasks, new regulations and more constraints on time. Our experienced team has worked with GPs and PCT's for many years. Whether you need property advice, partnership advice or help with employment issues, we have someone who can help. 

GP Partnerships

We will give you clear guidance on how best to deal with issues and protect your agreements and contracts.

Whether you want to draft a new agreement, revise an existing one or dissolve a partnership, our experience with clients in the healthcare sector offers you:

• Confidence to make necessary changes
• Reliable support through disputes
• Clear guidance on future agreements

Combining our legal expertise with practical insights, we can guide you to the best solution for your practice.

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Alternative Business Structures

Lord Darzi’s report has encouraged innovative approaches to building the healthcare structures of the future. Our team has already acted for numerous practices that are coming together to create new business approaches and enhanced services, including limited liability partnerships and Community Interest Companies as well as the more traditional private company route.

We pride ourselves on giving clear guidance as well as exploring various options and so we will advise you on the most appropriate structure for your situation.

From the start, you can be confident that your plans fit within the NHS regulations and framework and we will also show you how best to regulate your new joint venture structure for the years to come.

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PCT Premises Management

Estate management can cover everything from acquisitions and lease renewals to land disposals and resolution of service charge disputes.

We have acted for several PCTs in these areas of the law and can bring that wealth of specific health sector experience to the resolution of your estate management issues. 

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GP Estate Management

Changes in partnerships usually have implications for property and premises. But, in our experience, these aspects are not always resolved when new agreements are made. We help you to sort out any issues, update leases and clarify ownership details.

Our team will deal direct with your lenders and current or past partners to resolve the situation and to set things straight for the future. 

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New Health Centre Developments

Running an effective practice while managing a construction and development project can be a nightmare. If you are developing a new health centre for your practice then working with us will make the process as simple as possible – we will liaise with your PCT and the developer to get the best deal for you and your practice.

We have acted for numerous GP practices across the region facing this situation and we understand the intricacies of rent reimbursement and retirement issues as well as the more straightforward legal requirements of a new development within the healthcare sector.
 

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LIFT - Local Improvement Finance Trust

Our healthcare team have already been involved in a range of LIFT projects across the region, acting for both PCTs and GPs. We have detailed knowledge of the associated LeasePlus Agreement and the different approaches to partnering agreements so we are ideally placed to offer you the best advice for clear decision-making.

Whatever the status of your involvement in a LIFT project and whatever issues you anticipate, we will bring our expertise and experience to the table, suggesting sensible solutions and offering you clear and practical advice.
 

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Employment

Employment law can be a minefield in any situation but the variety of employment contracts and changing regulatory requirements in the healthcare sector only amplify these issues.

With our broad experience of employment law and our specialist knowledge of the healthcare sector, we can:

 - Guide you clearly, enabling you to deal efficiently with any staff issues
 - Maximise the effectiveness of your team while protecting your practice from litigation 
 - Give you practical and up-to-date help in adopting any new initiatives or systems from the NHS. 

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