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Our specialist healthcare team advises care homes, GP practices, medical and dental businesses, and NHS associated providers across the South West and beyond.

We support clients through every stage of their business life cycle, from startup and growth to mergers acquisitions, restructuring and exit, as well as the day to day challenges of operating in a highly regulated sector.

Our healthcare team comprises lawyers who are experts in business, employment, commercial property, intellectual property, data protection and litigation who have significant experience in the healthcare sector.

The specialist team takes time to understand your organisation and objectives, tailoring our advice to your needs and commercial priorities.

Whether you are expanding, selling, acquiring, or simply need clear guidance on the day-to-day legal challenges of running a care home, GP, medical or dental practice, we deliver practical, sector-focused advice to help you move forward with confidence.

We offer a personalised approach, and act for businesses of all sizes, from single independent providers to regional and national groups, as well as professional practices and NHS-linked organisations.

Why healthcare businesses choose Kitson Boyce:

Deep sector knowledge

We understand the unique regulatory, operational and commercial pressures facing care homes, GPs, medical and dental practices, and NHS-linked providers.

Commercial, practical advice

We provide clear, pragmatic legal advice without unnecessary jargon, helping you move quickly and confidently while protecting your commercial objectives.

Experience and full-service support

Our team regularly advises on transactions involving lenders, local authorities, and other regulators. By combining corporate, employment, property and commercial expertise, we deliver joined-up advice through a single integrated team that understands the sector.

Transactional expertise with sector insight

We understand the additional complexities of care and healthcare transactions, including regulatory approvals, funding requirements and timing pressures, allowing us to anticipate issues and keep matters moving for you.

Local presence with national reach

With offices in Torquay, Exeter and Plymouth, we offer genuine local insight and long-standing relationships in the South West, whilst also acting for care and healthcare businesses across the UK.

Find out more

If you would like to discuss how our healthcare team can support your care home, GP, medical or dental practice, or NHS-linked organisation, please contact us online using the form below or speak to one of our Devon offices.

Torquay – 01803 202020
Exeter – 01392 455555
Plymouth – 01752 603040

Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or contact one of our lawyers below.

Complete our online Enquiry Form

The healthcare team can advise on:

Sales & Acquisitions

Whether you are selling, acquiring, merging or restructuring a care home, GP, medical or dental practice, our team provides transactional support for each step of the way. We advise on:

Asset purchases and sales
Share purchases and sales
Mergers and restructures
Management buy-outs/buy-ins
Governance
Group reorganisations
Due diligence
Negotiating contracts and heads of terms
Funding and lender requirements
Transactional arrangements

Employment & Workforce Management

Staffing is one of the most critical and challenging issues in the care and healthcare sectors. We advise employers on managing workforce risk while maintaining regulatory compliance. We can help you with:

TUPE advice during sales and acquisitions
Disciplinary and grievance matters
Recruitment practices
Managing performance and absence
Agency worker contracts
Policies and contracts
Consultancy agreements
Partnerships
Pensions

Data Protection

Care and healthcare sector businesses handle highly sensitive data every day. We can support you with:

Compliance with GDPR and care sector-specific legislation
Policies
Subject access requests
Advice on data protection for sales and acquisitions

Intellectual Property

Protecting your brand, materials, and innovations is essential for maintaining your reputation and competitive edge. We can help you safeguard and maximise your IP through:

Registering IP rights, such as trademarks or patents
Review and draft licensing agreements
Protecting training materials, policies, guides and bespoke care resources
Website, digital content and domain name protection
Providing advice on copyright and ownership or creative and operational materials
Considering IP in sales and acquisitions

Contracts & Commercial Arrangements

Robust commercial contracts are essential to managing risk and maintaining regulatory compliance in the care and healthcare sectors. Operating a care home, dental or medical practice involves a wide network of suppliers and partners. We can draft, review and negotiate:

Terms and conditions
Supplier and service contracts
IT contracts
Software contracts
Telecom contracts
Confidentiality agreements for contractors, staff and partners

Our focus is on protecting your business, reducing risk and ensuring your contracts work for you.

Property & Real Estate

Whether you are acquiring a care home, GP surgery, clinic, leasing a premises, or managing improvements, we can advise you on:

Freehold and leasehold transactions
Commercial leases
Planning and development
Environmental and compliance issues
Property due diligence

Dispute Resolution

We are particularly mindful of the reputational and regulatory sensitivities faced by care and healthcare providers. Disputes can quickly impact both finances and reputation. We can provide support with: