Brandon
Bury St Edmunds
Norwich
Thetford
Legal advice for doctors
Trusted legal support for the medical community
Running a medical practice requires you to deal with a broad spectrum of legal issues – from regulatory compliance to employment matters and property transactions. We offer bespoke, strategic legal services to help you navigate these challenges and support your growth.
Our specialist healthcare lawyers provide expert legal advice for doctors and medical practices of all sizes, ensuring you receive clear and effective guidance at every stage of your professional journey.
Whether you're a sole practitioner, half of a partnership, or managing multiple sites, we're here to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector with confidence.
Experienced healthcare solicitors you can depend on
With over 50 years of combined experience, our team provides dedicated legal support to doctors and GP practices nationwide. As a firm with deep roots in the healthcare sector, we combine the expertise of a large practice with the personal service of a smaller firm.
Known for our empathic, person-focused approach, we take the time to understand your circumstances and provide tailored legal solutions that align with your needs. We offer a range of legal services tailored to healthcare clients, including:
Retirement planning and pensions
Planning for retirement is a significant milestone that requires careful legal and financial consideration. Our experienced lawyers ensure your transition is as smooth as possible. We guide you through all your options, including 24-hour retirement, restructuring your private practice, and NHS pension-related matters.
With certain retirement processes taking up to six months to complete, early planning is essential. We provide tailored advice to ensure your practice's legal and financial structures align with your retirement goals.
Acquisitions and sales
Whether you're bringing in a new partner, merging with another provider, or selling your practice, our solicitors offer expert guidance at every stage of the transaction. We help manage key elements such as the transfer of medical service contracts, NHS and Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance, and practice valuations.
Our knowledgeable healthcare team also offers legal supervision to help you make the most of emerging commercial opportunities and make sure your acquisitions and sales are financially sound and compliant, giving you more time to focus on what you do best.
Property transactions
Medical practices often require specialised property arrangements. Our property law experts provide expert legal support with all aspects of property transactions, including lease negotiations, freehold transfers, refinancing, and property investment strategies.
We make sure that your property agreements align with the needs of your practice, offering long-term stability and security to GP practices and commercial healthcare clients.
Employment law and HR supports
Effective staff management is essential for the success of your medical practice. Our employment law specialists regularly support clients with:
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Employment contracts
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Redundancy and retirement
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TUPE or Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)
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Wrongful dismissal or litigation
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Maternity and paternity rights
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Health and safety compliance
Our healthcare solicitors also offer tailored legal guidance on locum agreements, staff handbooks, and employment disputes, helping you maintain a fair and compliant workplace for all.
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.
Partnership agreements
Clear, well-drafted partnership agreements ensure the smooth running of your practice. We have a proven track record in preparing and reviewing bespoke agreements for GP partners, medical students, and healthcare staff – all tailored to your practice's needs and commercial objectives.
Dispute resolution
Even the best medical practices may face various types of disputes. Our specialist healthcare lawyers adopt a proactive approach, helping doctors, GP practices, and other parties focus on key legal issues to reach an equitable, fair, and constructive resolution.
We offer legal support in a variety of areas, including:
Partner and staff disputes
Compliance and other regulatory issues
Employment law issues and NHS contract disputes
Hearings before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS)
With extensive experience in the healthcare sector’s regulatory landscape, we understand the challenges doctors, GP practices, and healthcare businesses face, including practice investigations by the General Medical Council (GMC), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and other fitness to practise hearings.
Whether you're facing allegations of misconduct, concerns about clinical competence, or compliance issues, our specialist medical lawyers provide comprehensive support and guidance throughout what can be a complex and prolonged process.
With our support, you can remain focused on your practice and career, knowing our team is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your business.
GMC investigations
Facing a GMC investigation can be highly stressful, as your professional conduct and expertise come under close scrutiny, potentially affecting your reputation and career.
Our specialist regulatory lawyers provide comprehensive support at every stage of the investigation, providing clear, strategic guidance to help you navigate any legal challenge with confidence. No matter the complexity of your case, you can depend on Rudlings to protect your professional standing.
Contact our healthcare law experts today
Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds.
Whatever your professional discipline, we're here to support medical practitioners and healthcare
businesses with practical and empathic legal services.
Speak to an experienced member of our healthcare law team who will be happy to assist you.
