Veterinary Surgeries Solicitors
Healthcare
Specialist Legal Support for Veterinary Practices
Gurve Legal advises veterinary practice owners, partners and corporate groups across London on the legal matters that keep a practice running smoothly and growing securely. From buying or selling a surgery to handling staff contracts and regulatory queries, we understand the commercial pressures unique to the veterinary sector.
Whether you are a sole practitioner planning an exit, a partnership negotiating a new agreement, or a group expanding through acquisition, our team gives clear, commercially minded advice. We work alongside your accountants, brokers and practice managers to keep transactions and disputes moving efficiently.
Our experience spans independent surgeries and multi-site groups, so we tailor our advice to the scale and structure of your practice rather than offering generic guidance.
Legal advice for veterinary professionals and associations concerned. Observation with veterinary rules and animal wellbeing laws. The corporate structure and the partnership agreements alike.
Our Veterinary Surgery Legal Services
Buying and Selling Veterinary Practices
We act for both buyers and sellers in veterinary practice transactions, giving us a balanced understanding of what makes a deal work for everyone involved. Our team manages due diligence, negotiates Heads of Terms and structures sales to protect your interests, whether you are exiting or expanding.
- Asset and share sale structuring
- Due diligence on goodwill, contracts and liabilities
- Negotiation of sale and purchase agreements
- Earn-out and deferred consideration arrangements
- Post-completion integration support
Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
Clear partnership and shareholder agreements prevent disputes before they start. We draft and review agreements that set out decision-making, profit shares and exit routes for veterinary partners and corporate groups.
- Partnership agreements for multi-vet practices
- Shareholders agreements for incorporated practices
- Profit sharing and capital contribution terms
- Exit and retirement provisions
Commercial Property and Leases
Securing the right premises is central to a veterinary business, and lease terms can make or break a practice’s long-term value. We negotiate, review and assign leases, and advise on freehold purchases for surgery premises.
- Lease negotiation and renewal
- Lease assignments on practice sales
- Freehold acquisition and disposal
- Rent reviews and break clauses
Our commercial landlord and tenant team works closely with our veterinary specialists on premises matters, and we also advise on wider property investment for practice owners looking to acquire their own premises.
Employment and HR for Veterinary Employers
Veterinary practices rely on skilled staff, and employment issues need careful handling to avoid disruption. We support practice owners with everything from contracts to TUPE transfers during a sale.
- Employment contracts for vets, nurses and support staff
- TUPE advice on practice acquisitions
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Redundancy and restructuring support
For practices managing day to day staffing questions, our HR advisory service and employment contracts support sit alongside our transactional work.
Regulatory Compliance and RCVS Matters
The veterinary sector is closely regulated, and practices must meet RCVS standards alongside wider data protection and health and safety obligations. We help practices stay compliant and respond to investigations when they arise.
- Practice Standards Scheme and RCVS inspection support
- Data protection and client record handling
- Health and safety compliance
- Support during regulatory investigations
Our GDPR compliance service helps practices manage client and patient data correctly, and our wider regulatory compliance team supports practices facing scrutiny from professional bodies.
Commercial Contracts and Disputes
From supplier agreements to disputes with locums or landlords, veterinary practices encounter a wide range of commercial issues. We draft watertight contracts and step in quickly when disputes need resolving.
- Supplier and locum agreements
- Terms and conditions for client services
- Commercial dispute resolution
- Contract disputes and breach claims
Why Choose Gurve Legal
We Act for Both Sides of the Transaction
Having advised both buyers and sellers in veterinary practice sales, we understand the priorities on each side of the table. This gives us a realistic, balanced view when negotiating terms, helping deals close faster and with fewer surprises.
Commercial Advice Built for SMEs
Most veterinary practices are owner-managed businesses, not large corporates, and we tailor our advice accordingly. We focus on practical, proportionate solutions that protect your practice without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Joined-Up Specialist Support
Property, employment, regulatory and corporate matters rarely happen in isolation. Our specialists work together on your behalf, so you get coordinated advice rather than fragmented guidance from separate teams.
Responsive Service When It Matters
Regulatory investigations, staff disputes and deal deadlines do not wait. We prioritise prompt responses and clear communication, so you always know where your matter stands and what happens next.
Speak to Our Veterinary Legal Team Today
Whether you are planning a sale, reviewing a partnership agreement or facing a regulatory query, our team is ready to help. Get in touch for clear, commercially focused advice tailored to your practice.
Call us on +44 207 566 1188
Email us at info@gurvelegal.com