Health and Social Care Solicitors | Harrison Clark Rickerbys

Health and Social Care

In a sector faced with significant and rapid changes in the law, it’s vital to have the support of a team that understands your industry as much as you do. Our health and social care team is among the most knowledgeable and experienced in the business. We’re passionate about supporting businesses across the healthcare, social care, dental, veterinary and pharmacy sectors, and we’re constantly refining our services to meet the needs of a changing industry.

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Our Experience

Over the past four years, we’ve acted on over 200 transactions in the healthcare market, delivering a total deal value of over £300 million. We understand first hand the challenges providers are facing and we can help across the board, delivering support around business transactions, property purchases, employment and HR issues, and regulatory compliance. No matter your specialism or the challenge, we promise to give you straightforward advice that will ultimately help you improve your service.

Our Clients

The breadth of health and social care organisations we work with is far reaching. For example, we’ve helped private equity backed platforms with the acquisition of dental businesses, while acquirers of veterinary practices recommend us as a preferred legal adviser. Meanwhile, our partner Rebecca Leask sits on the board West Midlands Care Association and we operate a dedicated legal helpline for the Association. Thanks to close relationships like these, we fully appreciate both the unique culture and challenges of the sector.

How can we help you?

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Successful succession planning thanks to Senior Associate's advice

When the clinical directors of Scott Veterinary Clinic needed help with their succession planning, they turned to...

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“Diligent and responsive” – Partner receives testimonial after securing homes

When a housing association required expert legal advice and support during negotiations to protect the homes of...

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Care home acquisition with expert help

Following the acquisition of their first care home in South Wales, a transaction supported by Joe Mulrenan,...

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Securing refinance for dental practise

“Now that we have completed, can I thank you all for all the hard work and professional a...

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Specialist expertise supports growing business

Legal expertise to support business growth at every stage has brought praise for Louise Crook and the...

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Support for private equity investment in dental sector

Our health and social care team advised August Equity on their first bolt-on acquisition, with the purchase...

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We can also help you with

Exit options and succession planning

Cash flow worries for care providers – what next?

HCR win the Social Care Top 30 Premier Supplier award for Legal Services

CMA review of veterinary sector

Managing negative reviews and online feedback

The role of sabbaticals and veterinary volunteering

Health and Social Care team shortlisted for Private Legal Advisor of the Year Award

‘It’s not in my job description’.

Solving the health and social care skills gap – what can be done?

Handling sexual harassment in the workplace

What IPs need to know about factual accuracy checks

Keeping people safe

FRI leases in practice

Practical steps for protecting confidential information when employees leave

What should I do if I receive a complaint about my veterinary practice?

‘Black market’ veterinary medicines – educating your clients against buying unsafe drugs

IP Audit Plus Scheme for Health and Social Care SMEs

Staff resourcing for the care sector – organisation for optimisation, retention and cost efficiency

Tree management systems – essential for the care industry

HCR shortlisted as finalists at HealthInvestor Awards

Structures for veterinary practices

I’m planning to sell my practice – what do I need to do first?

Vet practices and succession planning – which approach is right for you?

LaingBuisson Awards

Flexible working for vets – a win-win arrangement?

What do I need to know about a mediation with the RCVS?

What are the issues with the NHS guidance for NHS dental contract holders?

Louise Crook: Introduction to our Real Estate Healthcare team

Syed Alam: Introduction to our Real Estate Healthcare team

Buying a dental practice when the NHS is the landlord – key points to know

Health check your practice finances

Paws On… veterinary property matters

Quick guide to acquisitions in health and social care

Paws On… commercial considerations in contracts

Paws On… managing practice debt

Paws On… regulatory issues

Shortage Occupation List Update: Act now to keep key EU staff

Top rankings for legal services to businesses

What is an AGA? When are you required to give one and what does it mean?

Vet tech: legal considerations

Conducting disciplinary meetings

Selling your vet practice – what happens to your staff?

Selling your dental practice – what happens to your building now?

I want to sell my dental practice and the lease is due to expire – what should I do next?

I’ve given a personal guarantee to my landlord – what do I need to know?

What does de-registration mean for care providers?

Am I responsible for repairs to my veterinary practice before I sell it?

Getting your employment contracts in order before selling your dental practice

What is the process for selling your day nursery?

Property planning changes for vets

Immigration update: free visa extensions for NHS and frontline health workers

Everything you need to know about starting your own practice

Hiring employees

Best finance options for a start-up veterinary practice

Building employee resilience

The care sector and the Supreme Court sleep-in pay decision

Mencap sleep-in pay decision: Supreme Court confirms National Minimum Wage is only payable for time awake for the purpose of working

HCR plays its part in vaccine roll-out with legal expertise

GDPR – back to basics

What should I look out for when entering into contracts?

How to handle tricky disciplinary and grievance matters

Future Workspaces

Supporting the health and social care sector

Video: Key considerations for veterinary practices re-emerging from the Covid-19 lockdown

Video: Leaving lockdown post Covid-19: staffing considerations for care providers

Video: Key planning points for facilitating wills for care home residents during Covid-19 lockdown

Competition and Markets Authority – Covid-19 Taskforce to Investigate Concerns relating to Nurseries and Childcare Providers

Dentists – prepare now for a smooth return to (near) normal work

Key considerations for Social Care Providers: Can you claim from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?

I fear that my partnership will run out of money in six weeks’ time despite having furloughed as many of our staff as we can. Is there anything else that I should be doing?

Prepare now for post-pandemic CQC inspections

I am a dentist – how does insolvency affect my professional registrations and my ability to hold an NHS contract?

Letter of Preparedness Issue 4 – What does it mean for my Practice?

Farms, animal welfare and social distancing – how does it work for farmers, vets and contractors?

Latest guidance on the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) during the Covid-19 pandemic

I own a dental practice – what financial assistance am I entitled to and how do I claim it?

New guidance on care staff training

New guidance for local authorities and care providers– temporary easing of requirements of the Care Act 2014

Nurses can delegate medicine administration to carers under new rules

How will a doctor know what my wishes are if I’m too ill to tell them?

How can care homes can help a resident make a Will or a Power of Attorney if there’s a blanket visiting ban in place?

What is the Covid-19 advice for NHS dentists?

Practical help via powers of attorney for the elderly and vulnerable

Pubs and restaurants ordered to close

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Meet our
Health and Social Care team

Charlotte Thornton-Smith

Head of Worcester Office & Joint Head of Central England Office
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Clare Emery

Corporate Partner, Head of Dental Team
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David Beynon

Partner
Commercial

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Eimir Tuckett

Senior Associate
Real Estate

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Joe Mulrenan

Senior Associate
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Louise Crook

Partner
Real Estate

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Phillipa Bruce-Kerr

Partner
Private Client

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Rebecca Leask

Head of Health & Social Care Sector and Birmingham office and Notary Public
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Rhondda Ramdin

Solicitor
Real Estate

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Robert Capper

Head of Commercial Team
Commercial

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Stephenie Malone

Legal Director
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Syed Alam

Partner, Head of Real Estate Healthcare
Real Estate

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Victoria Dorman

Senior Associate
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“Diligent and responsive” – Partner receives testimonial after securing homes
Testimonial

When a housing association required expert legal advice and support during negotiations to protect the homes of vulnerable residents, they turned to Partner and Head of Real Estate Healthcare Syed Alam.

Syed’s expertise in real estate and healthcare law meant he was able to help provide the best support possible for the organisation, which led to successful negotiations and the protection of the homes of 450 tenants across 141 properties.

Following the success, Mark Lovell, Managing Director of One (Housing & Support) CIC said

“Syed Alam and the HCR Real Estate Healthcare team assisted One CIC in the assignment of leases in relation to the Circle project which safeguarded 141 vulnerable households and their accommodation.

“One CIC are grateful for the diligent and responsive approach taken by Syed Alam and the HCR Real Estate Healthcare team to ensure this assignment was handled in an efficient and timely manner.”

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