NHS Solicitors
Regulatory & Compliance
- Specialised advice and support in-line with the NHS regulations and standards.
- Policy direction, procurement processes, and patient data protection guidelines.
Commercial Legal Support for Healthcare Business Owners
Running a healthcare business in London means managing NHS contracts, regulatory obligations, staff arrangements and commercial decisions all at once. Gurve Legal provides specialist NHS solicitors who understand the commercial realities of operating in the healthcare sector, whether you run a GP surgery, dental practice, pharmacy, care home, opticians or veterinary practice.
Our team advises healthcare business owners and practice operators across a wide range of legal matters, from NHS contract compliance and CQC registration to practice acquisitions, partnership agreements and employment disputes. We take a practical, commercially focused approach so that your legal advice supports your business rather than slowing it down.
Whether you are buying a practice, restructuring your business, negotiating an NHS contract or dealing with a regulatory investigation, our solicitors provide clear, straightforward advice at every stage.
Our Legal Services for Healthcare Businesses
NHS Contract Advice and Compliance
NHS contracts sit at the heart of most primary care businesses. Our solicitors advise practice owners on the terms, performance obligations and renewal of GMS, PDS, GDS and other NHS contracts, helping you stay compliant and protect your income stream.
- Reviewing and negotiating NHS contract terms
- Advising on contract performance and remedial notices
- Responding to NHS England breach and termination notices
- Guidance on contract transfers when buying or selling a practice
- Advice on clawback claims and disputes with NHS commissioners
Practice Acquisitions and Disposals
Buying or selling a healthcare practice is more complex than a standard business transaction. NHS contract transfers, CQC change of control applications, premises arrangements and staff obligations all need to be handled alongside the core commercial deal. Our healthcare solicitors manage the full transaction from heads of terms through to completion.
- Share and asset purchases for GP, dental, pharmacy and care home businesses
- Due diligence and pre-contract advice
- NHS contract transfer support
- CQC registration and change of control applications
- Post-acquisition integration advice
CQC Registration and Regulatory Compliance
The Care Quality Commission regulates all registered healthcare providers in England. Our solicitors help practice owners navigate CQC registration, prepare for inspections and respond to enforcement action, so you can demonstrate compliance with confidence.
- New CQC provider and location registrations
- Advice on CQC inspection preparation and compliance policies
- Responding to CQC warning notices and enforcement action
- Change of provider and registered manager applications
- Guidance on CQC requirements for acquisitions and restructures
Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
Healthcare businesses are often structured as partnerships or limited companies with multiple owners. A clearly drafted agreement protects every party and avoids costly disputes later. Our solicitors work with GP partnerships, dental groups, pharmacy chains and other multi-owner healthcare businesses. We can also advise on shareholders agreements for incorporated practices.
- Drafting and reviewing GP and dental partnership agreements
- Profit sharing, decision-making and management structures
- Retirement, exit and succession provisions
- Shareholders agreements for incorporated healthcare businesses
- Advice on partner disputes and exits
Employment Law for Practice Owners
Healthcare businesses employ large numbers of clinical and administrative staff, often with a mix of employed and self-employed arrangements. Our employment solicitors advise practice owners and operators on the full range of employment matters, from contracts and disciplinary procedures through to redundancies and tribunal claims.
- Employment contracts and associate agreements
- Disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures
- TUPE advice on staff transfers during practice sales
- Settlement agreements for departing staff
- Employment tribunal representation
Commercial Property for Healthcare Practices
Practice premises are often subject to NHS lease arrangements, service charge disputes and landlord obligations that sit outside standard commercial property transactions. Our commercial property solicitors advise on leases, premises transfers and property acquisitions for healthcare businesses.
- NHS and private lease negotiations and renewals
- Premises transfers on practice acquisitions
- Advice on service charge disputes with NHS Property Services
- Commercial property purchases for practice owners
Business Restructuring and Corporate Advice
Many healthcare businesses are incorporating for the first time, merging with other practices or restructuring to attract investment. Our corporate team advises on the right structure for your business and handles the legal work to make the transition as straightforward as possible. See our advice on business restructuring for more detail.
- Incorporation of GP, dental and pharmacy businesses
- GP federation and primary care network structuring
- Mergers and joint ventures between practices
- Corporate governance for healthcare groups
- Investment and shareholder structures
Why Choose Gurve Legal
Commercial Advice Built Around Your Business
Healthcare practice owners need legal advice that understands the commercial pressures of running a regulated business. Our solicitors work with GPs, dentists, pharmacists, care home operators and other healthcare providers, giving you practical guidance that fits how your business actually operates rather than generic legal opinion.
Full-Service Support Under One Roof
Managing NHS contracts, employment matters, property leases and practice acquisitions with different law firms creates delays and gaps. Gurve Legal handles all of these areas in-house, so your legal team has a consistent view of your business and your matters are coordinated from start to finish.
Specialists in Regulated Healthcare Environments
The NHS regulatory framework and CQC requirements add layers of complexity that general commercial solicitors often miss. Our team understands how NHS contracts work, how the CQC operates and how regulatory obligations interact with your commercial decisions, so you get advice that is both legally sound and operationally realistic.
Clear Advice for SME Healthcare Operators
Large law firms typically focus on NHS trusts and hospital groups, leaving independent practice owners and smaller healthcare businesses underserved. Gurve Legal is built around commercial clients and SMEs, giving healthcare business owners access to high-quality legal advice that is proportionate, accessible and responsive.
Speak to Our NHS Solicitors Today
Whether you are buying a practice, managing NHS contract obligations or dealing with a CQC matter, our solicitors are ready to help. We work with healthcare business owners across London and nationally, providing clear and commercially focused legal advice from the first call.