Top 10 Medical Partnership Lawyers Transforming UK’s Healthcare in 2023

Businesses in the medical field are vital for the wellbeing of society and are fraught with unique complications and challenges. Laws and regulations are consistently changing and the environment is complex, requiring a specialist brand of legal partner. Whether it’s restructuring a GP practice, setting up new partnerships, or dealing with contentious issues, medical lawyers specializing in partnerships have a unique ability to support their clients through these potential minefields. They bridge the gap between the medical industry and its legal obligations in the UK. We take a look at some of the leading talents in this specialized field and their contributions.

Across the UK, these coveted professionals act as a lifeline for medical practices navigating an ever-changing landscape. Represented by various prestigious firms, these lawyers offer a breadth of experience in the medical partnership space. Their expertise range from complex transactions to restructuring and negotiation of ventures, and their reach is UK-wide, making their services accessible for any medical practice.

To give an indication of their notable work, here is a list of leading medical partnership lawyers and a brief overview of their rich experience in the field.

Andy Drane: Davidson Chalmers Stewart

As part of Davidson Chalmers Stewart, Andy Drane is renowned for his proficiency in handling rural business practices which include diversification, renewable energy schemes, and land development matters. His work resolving partnership disputes places him as a sought-after resource for those seeking assistance in partnership medical law.

Puja Solanki: Capsticks LLP

Over at Capsticks LLP, Puja Solanki is making her mark as a legal director in the firm’s primary care group. With a growing portfolio in the medical partnership field, Solanki’s expertise covers both GP and dental partnerships in a wide range of non-contentious matters, supporting her clients to navigate this complex landscape.

Alison Oliver: Hempsons

Alison Oliver, a knowledgeable figure at Hempsons, advises regularly on transactions and matters related to GP practices and primary care networks. Her skills are particularly utilized in relation to partnership restructuring and the negotiation of joint ventures.

Justin Cumberlege: Hempsons

Also at Hempsons is Justin Cumberlege, an active participant in the primary care arena. Among his undertakings are the drafting of PCN agreements and advice on reorganisations and practice mergers. He also handles contentious work, such as compulsory retirement issues.

Edwina Farrell: Weightmans

Edwina Farrell, enjoying a central role in the medical partnership team at Weightmans, counsels on an extensive array of matters. These include the formation and incorporation of partnerships, practice mergers, and property work.

Mark Jarvis: Capsticks LLP

Newly acquired talent to Capsticks, Mark Jarvis, demonstrates his acumen by aiding primary care providers with a range of matters, including mergers, takeovers and new surgery developments.

Neha Shah: Capsticks LLP

Neha Shah is also building a strong reputation at Capsticks as a medical partnership lawyer. Her focus centres on the formation and establishment of PCNs as well as advising partners on corporate transactions involving their practices.

Ross Clark: Hempsons

At Hempsons, Ross Clark advises on non-contentious partnership matters, such as practice mergers, governance structures, and refinancing. Furthermore, he assists clients with a wide variety of partner disputes.

Kirsty Odell: Hempsons

Kirsty Odell at Hempsons has a broad experience in commercial transactions involving GP and dental surgeries, offering expert advice on the formation of PCNs, practice sales, and updating partnership deeds.

Oliver Pool: VWV

Based at VWV, Oliver Pool provides counsel on a wide variety of non-contentious matters including mergers, surgery developments and the formation of so-called ‘super-partnerships’, as well as handling partnership disputes.

The complex field of medical partnerships requires the adaptable and specialised services of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers. These professionals provide this essential service, taking the burden from medical partnerships so they can focus on delivering the vital care the UK relies on.