Care Home Solicitors

Healthcare

Regulatory compliance and CQC standards Privacy rights of residents, the leases and other contractual issues, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Commercial Legal Advice for Care Home Owners and Operators

Gurve Legal advises care home owners, operators and investors across London on the full range of legal issues facing the sector. We work with single-site businesses through to multi-home operators, helping them buy, sell, staff and run compliant, commercially sound care services.

The care sector sits at the intersection of property, regulation and employment law, and few firms understand all three. Our team brings together corporate, real estate, employment and regulatory specialists so you get joined-up advice rather than fragmented guidance from separate departments.

Whether you are acquiring your first care home, restructuring an existing group, or managing a CQC inspection, we focus on practical outcomes that protect your business and your residents.

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Our Care Home Legal Services

Care Home Acquisitions and Sales

Buying or selling a care home involves property, regulatory and operational due diligence that goes well beyond a standard business sale. We guide operators, investors and exiting owners through every stage of the transaction.

Asset and share sale and purchase agreements
Due diligence on title, residents’ contracts and local authority block contracts
CQC registration and notification requirements
Sale and leaseback structuring
Coordination with funders, accountants and brokers

Regulatory Compliance and CQC Advice

Care home operators are expected to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC registration requirements. We help clients meet these standards and respond effectively when problems arise.

CQC registration and inspection preparation
Challenging draft inspection reports through the factual accuracy process
Representations against warning notices and proposals to cancel registration
Support during CQC investigations and enforcement action
Ongoing regulatory compliance advice for operators

Property and Leasehold Matters

Care homes depend on secure, well-structured property arrangements, whether owned, leased or operated under a sale and leaseback model. Our commercial property team advises on the full range of real estate matters affecting the sector.

Negotiating and drafting commercial leases
Landlord and tenant disputes
Site acquisition for new developments
Sale and leaseback arrangements
Planning considerations for care use classes

Employment Law for Care Home Employers

Staffing is one of the most pressing challenges facing care operators, from high turnover to disciplinary matters and TUPE on acquisitions. Our employment team supports employers in building compliant, resilient teams.

Employment contracts and staff handbooks
TUPE advice on acquisitions and outsourcing
Disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures
Defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
Redundancy and restructuring support

Commercial Contracts and Service Agreements

Care homes rely on a web of contracts with residents, local authorities, suppliers and agency staff providers. We draft and review these agreements to protect your business and reduce dispute risk.

Residents’ contracts and terms of admission
Local authority and NHS block contracts
Supplier and agency staffing agreements
Service level agreements

Corporate Structuring and Restructuring

Whether you are setting up a new care business, reorganising an existing group, or planning succession, the right corporate structure matters. We work alongside tax and financial advisers to get the structure right.

Group reorganisations and tax-efficient structuring
Shareholder and partnership agreements
Business restructuring for distressed care businesses
Succession planning for retiring owners

Data Protection and Resident Privacy

Care homes hold sensitive personal and medical data on residents and staff, making data protection compliance essential. We help operators meet their obligations and respond to data incidents.

GDPR compliance audits and policies
Data sharing agreements with local authorities and the NHS
Data breach response and notification

Dispute Resolution

Disputes can arise with landlords, contractors, staff or local authorities, and prompt action often limits the damage. Our dispute resolution team acts decisively to protect your position.

Contract and commercial disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Disputes with local authorities over funding or contracts

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Why Choose Gurve Legal

We Act for Both Sides of the Table

We regularly act for operators buying care homes and for owners selling them, for landlords and for tenants, and for employers as well as employees in disputes. This means we understand how both sides approach a deal or a disagreement, which sharpens the advice we give you.

One Team Across Every Discipline

Care home matters rarely sit in a single legal box. Our corporate, property, employment and regulatory specialists work together on your matter, so you are not passed between departments or paying for duplicated advice.

Built for SMEs and Owner-Managed Businesses

Many of our care home clients are independent operators or small groups rather than large corporate chains. We give practical, commercially focused advice that reflects the realities of running an owner-managed business, not generic guidance designed for plc clients.

Responsive Support When You Need It Most

CQC notices, staffing crises and disputes do not wait for convenient timing. Our team responds quickly when urgent issues arise, helping you protect your registration, your residents and your reputation.

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Whether you are buying, selling or running a care home, getting the right legal support in place protects your business and your residents. Contact our team for practical, commercially focused advice tailored to the care sector.