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Independent healthcare

As specialist advisers to some of the leading independent healthcare providers in the UK and internationally, our lawyers turn complex, ever-changing law, policy and guidance into practical and accessible solutions.

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The independent healthcare market in the UK continues to grow and plays a vital role in the wider healthcare ecosystem.

A combination of new and emerging technologies, demographic pressures and NHS waiting list demand has seen a continued flow of new entrants to the market to meet the healthcare needs of the population.

We work with some of the leading independent sector providers across elective, diagnostic and community care. We support private hospitals, national telehealth providers, regulators, shareholders and investors. We advise on some of their most complex strategic projects while also supporting them with their day-to-day legal needs.

We differentiate ourselves by investing time to understand our clients and the wider market, engaging with healthcare sector industry bodies and networks to understand where policy is now and where it is heading tomorrow, providing truly specialist advice.

Services

Corporate governance

Mergers and acquisitions

Joint ventures and collaborations

Supporting independent providers on engaging with NHS bodies

Employment and pensions services

Debt and equity finance

Real estate matters

Commercial dispute resolution

Supply chain contracts

Regulatory matters

Technology and intellectual property

Planning and Construction

Examples of our work

Independent secondary care provider

Advising in relation to its engagement with NHS Integrated Care Boards and local NHS Trusts in relation to the proposed award of contracts pursuant to the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

One of the UK’s largest private hospital groups

Advising in relation to employment law and competition law matters. 

Diagnostic imaging provider

Advising on contract and procurement law matters relating to its delivery of services under NHS England’s specialised services frameworks. 

National ophthalmology provider

Advising on its entitlement to securing NHS Contracts with ICBs in accordance with Patient Choice guidance.

Leading NHS Trust

Advising on its options and strategies for adopting new technologies to benefit from the flexibilities afforded to it by the Procurement Act 2023.

National care provider

Advising on its NHS contract arrangements with a series of ICBs.

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Our team

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What others say

“The team has a strong understanding of the contractual approach that the NHS takes when procuring goods and services firm healthcare companies, and they apply this knowledge in a commercially pragmatic way.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

“The team’s knowledge, understanding and practicality in dealing with complex scenarios is first class, direct and much appreciated.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

“The Burges Salmon team is extremely approachable, personable and friendly. The team has quickly become an extension of our in-house legal department and has quickly developed strong relationships across the business.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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