Brandon

Bury St Edmunds

Norwich

Thetford

Get in Touch with Rudlings Solicitors

Whether you need expert legal advice or have a question about our services, our team at Rudlings Solicitors is here to help. With offices in Brandon, Norwich, Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. We provide professional and approachable legal support tailored to your needs. Contact us today through our online form, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Healthcare Law

Legal advice for the healthcare industry

Healthcare professionals face a unique set of legal challenges, so having the right support is essential to keep your practice running smoothly. Whether you are buying or selling a practice, or expanding your existing business, we provide you with pragmatic and solution-orientated advice to ensure clients can be confident they are receiving the very best support.

No two transactions are the same, but our dedicated healthcare solicitors have decades of experience and will tailor the approach taken for each and every client. We work hard to understand the intricacies of your business in order to achieve the best result possible.

Your specialist healthcare lawyers

Despite your unique area of expertise in the healthcare sector, the legal and business side of running a practice can often feel overwhelming. From structuring your business to managing employment issues and acquiring new premises, our knowledgeable team is here to guide you through every step.

With years of experience supporting healthcare clients, we provide practical advice that’s easy to understand and tailored to your specific situation. Whether you’re planning to expand, restructure, or resolve an ongoing issue, we’ll help you make informed decisions and get complete peace of mind.

Unlocking opportunities in the healthcare sector

We believe in focusing on opportunities rather than challenges. Whether you’re looking to sell your practice and realise the value of your life’s work, plan a smooth succession by bringing in a new team of healthcare professionals, or expand your practice through refinancing or acquisition – we’re here to help you take every opportunity. We recognise that this may be one of the most significant undertakings in your professional life and will proactively support you along the way.

Our expertise in corporate and property law means we can support you in seizing these opportunities and turning them into long-term successes. We’ll work closely with you to understand your goals and guide you through each step in plain English, so you know exactly what’s happening and how it will affect your business.

Key contacts

Steven McGrath

Head of Department & Partner Solicitor

Jason Sidney

Head of Department & Partner Solicitor

Kate Ford

Associate Solicitor

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Healthcare law services

Dental law

Veterinary legal advice

Pharmacy lawyer

Legal advice for Doctors

Opticians

Our healthcare law services

We offer a comprehensive range of legal services for healthcare professionals, including

Practice sales and acquisitions

Guidance on buying or selling a healthcare business, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. This includes assisting with regulatory requirements such as NHS, GPhC or CQC involvement.

Employment matters

Support with employment, NHS and local authority contracts, disputes, self-employed worker agreements, redundancy, and HR issues.

Business structuring

Advice on partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and corporate structuring.

Commercial property

Expertise in freehold and leasehold transfers, financing, and property transactions for your practice.

Commercial dispute resolution

Practical solutions for resolving disputes efficiently and protecting your business interests.

Who we work with

At Rudlings, we’re proud to support a wide range of healthcare professionals and commercial healthcare businesses, including:

Dental practices
Whether you're buying, selling, or managing a dental practice, you can depend on our expert legal support for smooth transactions, compliance with NHS and CQC regulations, and any employment matters.

Veterinary practices
We offer tailored legal advice for veterinary professionals, including practice sales whether corporate or private, business structuring, employment law, and property transactions. This includes assisting start up practices and we are extremely proud to be one of the leading law firms in supporting brand new veterinary practices in order to create a sustainable industry moving forward.

Pharmacies
Our legal expertise covers all aspects of pharmacy business operations, from acquisition and licensing to commercial contracts and employment matters. We will guide you through the process from start to finish, including liaising with out on regulatory requirements.

GP practices
From regulatory compliance and partnership agreements to premises ownership and NHS contracts, we help GP practices navigate the legal complexities of primary care.

Opticians
We help opticians with business structuring, lease agreements, employment contracts, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a secure and successful practice.

In the past, we’ve also worked with osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals, so no matter your discipline, we’re here to help.

Why choose Rudlings for healthcare law?

With Rudlings, you get the expertise and resources you’d expect from a national firm combined with the personal, attentive service of a local practice.

Industry expertise. Decades of experience advising healthcare professionals across a range of disciplines.
Clear, practical advice. We simplify complex legal issues so you can focus on providing excellent patient care.
Tailored support. Legal solutions designed around your specific practice and long-term goals.
Transparent pricing. Fixed fees all company and commercial services, giving you control over legal costs.

Our flexible, client-focused approach means we take the time to understand your needs and work with you in a way that suits your practice. We go beyond a tick-box approach, offering bespoke, strategic legal solutions designed around your commercial objectives and circumstances.

Effective legal solutions with a personal touch

With a long history of supporting professionals in the health and social care sector, we know how important it is to provide advice that’s as empathetic as it is practical. We take the time to listen and understand your individual circumstances, offering clear guidance without unnecessary legal jargon.

Our team stays up-to-date with industry regulations and developments, so you can be confident that the advice you receive is current and relevant. Whether you’re dealing with a complex legal matter or simply planning ahead, we’ll work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Speak to our healthcare law experts

Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds. We're here to support you with practical, empathic legal service.

Speak to an experienced member of our healthcare team who will be happy to assist you.

What types of businesses do we work with?

We work with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, from start-ups to established corporations. We’ve helped small, family-owned businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and bespoke franchising agreements, and we’ve supported national businesses with supplier contracts, terms and conditions, company law, and compliance needs.

Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.

We are all about building relationships

Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.