Brandon
Bury St Edmunds
Norwich
Thetford
Dental law solicitors
Expert legal advice tailored to your dental practice
Running a successful dental practice comes with a unique set of legal and regulatory demands. Our specialist team of solicitors is here to help your practice run smoothly.
We bring decades of experience supporting dentists across the country, offering expert legal advice on everything from practice acquisitions and disposals to partnership structures, delayed diagnosis, dental negligence claims, and retirement planning.
We’re proud to collaborate closely with industry leaders like Agilio and Dental Compliance Made Easier, ensuring our advice is always compliant and aligned with the evolving needs of dental professionals and their practices.
Helping you buy or sell a dental practice
Buying or selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your career – so getting the right legal support is essential. Our experienced team guides you through every step of the process, making every transaction as smooth and efficient as possible.
Whether your practice is NHS, private, or mixed, we’re experienced in the complexities of:
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General Dental Services (GDS) and Personal Dental Services (PDS) contracts
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Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) and Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs)
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements
From early-stage planning to making the necessary applications to the NHS, we provide clear, strategic legal advice that protects your interests and helps you achieve your goals.
Employment law and HR support
Managing a growing team is a vital part of running a successful business in the dental sector. Our experienced solicitors offer tailored support on all employment matters, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, maternity rights, and health and safety compliance.
We can draft robust employment contracts for associates and staff, ensuring they meet your business needs and align with NHS requirements. If you’re considering an HR service provider, we’ll review any existing agreements and help you avoid being locked into lengthy, restrictive service contracts.
Business structuring and partnership agreements
How you structure your practice plays a key role in its long-term success. Our extensive expertise in the healthcare sector means we provide practical and strategic advice on partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and expense-sharing arrangements.
With our support, you get complete peace of mind that your business operations will run smoothly and that any disputes or dental claims will be resolved with minimal disruption.
If you’re considering incorporating your NHS contract or subcontracting to a limited company, we can implement tax-efficient measures quickly and effectively, so you're always on the front foot.
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Property and finance transactions
Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or refinancing, property decisions require careful legal attention.
We provide dental clients with a comprehensive service covering freehold and leasehold transactions, including lease negotiation, renewals, and variations. We also work closely with healthcare brokers and lenders to support your business' long-term growth and financial stability, giving you more time to focus on your patients and what you do best.
Planning for both NHS pensions and retirement
When the time comes to plan your retirement, having a clear strategy is essential. Our dental law team has extensive experience guiding NHS practitioners through the 24-hour retirement process and other pension-related matters, working alongside accountancy professionals to deliver the best possible advice.
We help you plan your exit well in advance to make things as straightforward and smooth as possible, while also protecting the value you’ve built in your practice over the years.
Property and finance transactions
Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or refinancing, property decisions require careful legal attention.
We provide dental clients with a comprehensive service covering freehold and leasehold transactions, including lease negotiation, renewals, and variations. We also work closely with healthcare brokers and lenders to support your business' long-term growth and financial stability, giving you more time to focus on your patients and what you do best.
Resolving disputes efficiently
Disputes can arise in any business. When they do, you need swift, reliable, and strategic legal support.
We provide dentists and dental businesses legal expertise and guidance on:
Partnership issues
Employment disputes
Contract matters
Clinical negligence and liability
Personal injury and compensation
Regulatory concerns
Financial guidance for practice growth
If you’re looking to expand or invest in your practice, we offer specialist and tailored advice on practice funding, valuations, mergers, and sale and leaseback arrangements.
Our strong relationships with banks, brokers, and financial advisers mean you'll get the best possible support for your financial goals. If you’re thinking about starting a franchise or joining an established dental franchise network, we’ll make sure you have a strong legal foundation.
Fixed-fee legal health check
For added peace of mind, we offer a fixed-fee legal health check – a thorough review of your practice’s legal documentation to identify any gaps or risk of liability and medical negligence claims. As part of the check, we deliver clear advice on the steps you can take to safeguard your business and plan for future success.
Speak to our dental law experts
Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds. We're here to
support dentists and dental businesses with practical, empathic legal services that go beyond the expected.
Speak to an experienced member of our dental team who will be happy to assist you.
