Expert legal solutions for healthcare providers: from compliance to growth
The healthcare sector is a dynamic and vital industry, subject to evolving patient needs, constant regulatory change, and significant commercial pressures. For healthcare providers, maintaining quality care and compliance while balancing business objectives can be complex, particularly in a landscape shaped by new technologies and advancing medical research. Our healthcare specialists understand the unique challenges healthcare businesses face, and we’re here to support you with legal expertise that matches the precise needs of this sector. Whether you are an owner, operator and/or manager of a care home, provider of social housing, pharmacy or dental practice, innovating in Medtech, breaking new ground in life sciences, or looking to acquire or invest in any healthcare business or property, our dedicated healthcare team offers a comprehensive range of services to guide you through the complexities of corporate and commercial law, property and development transactions, employment issues, and dispute resolution.
We work closely with providers, whether established operators or new entrants to the sector, to ensure compliance with regulations and to facilitate growth and operational efficiency. Our legal services are designed to protect your interests, mitigate risk, and support sustainable business growth.

Jordan Glackin
Partner
Specialising in healthcare law
Corporate transactions
Handling the intricacies of corporate transactions in the healthcare sector requires both legal acumen and in-depth industry knowledge. Our corporate team brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and banking, assisting healthcare providers—such as dental practices, pharmacies, GP surgeries, care homes and Medtech firms—in achieving their strategic aims.
Whether advising on acquiring or selling a business, private equity investments, joint ventures, or structuring partnerships, we work closely with clients to complete transactions that support growth and enhance operational efficiencies. From initial negotiations and due diligence to completion of the transaction, our approach is precise, collaborative, and focused on protecting client interests at every stage.
Property and development
In the fast-evolving healthcare real estate market, our commercial property lawyers within the healthcare team offer comprehensive guidance to healthcare providers across acquisitions, disposals, real estate finance, and commercial development projects.
From pharmacies and dental practices to complex clinical spaces, we provide bespoke support on planning applications, environmental considerations and development strategy, ensuring each project meets industry standards and operational requirements. By integrating legal expertise with sector-specific insights, we help clients secure, expand, and optimise their property assets, creating environments that support both clinical excellence and business growth.
Employment and HR
Our employment and HR services are designed to support healthcare employers in managing workforce needs with efficiency and compliance. From drafting employment contracts and managing disputes, to advising on employee restructuring, our team delivers targeted solutions to meet the sector’s challenges.
We understand the critical nature of compliance in healthcare employment, from ensuring contracts align with sector regulations to assisting with trade unions. Our team of employment law experts cover every aspect of workforce management, ensuring clients are well-positioned to maintain a motivated and compliant team. Through proactive guidance and sector-focused advice, we help clients mitigate employment risks while fostering workplace resilience.
Litigation and dispute resolution
Disputes present unique challenges in the healthcare sector, where regulatory compliance and reputation are critical. Our litigation and dispute resolution team offers dedicated support on issues such as corporate restructuring, insolvency, and regulatory compliance.
We assist healthcare clients in resolving disputes effectively, prioritising their business interests and ensuring the continuity of care. With a blend of practical dispute resolution strategies and extensive expertise in healthcare regulation, we help mitigate risks and achieve discreet, timely resolutions.
Whether through negotiating settlements, representing clients in court, or providing regulatory advice, our focus is on securing outcomes that protect business stability and uphold reputation.
Intellectual property
Whether you’re implementing new technology solutions or protecting your intellectual property, our goal is to provide strategic, industry-informed advice that strengthens your commercial operations. From securing IP rights and managing licensing agreements, to protecting innovative technologies and information, we help healthcare businesses – from Medtech start-ups to established care homes and growing pharmacies and dental practices – manage risks and unlock new market opportunities.
Commercial contracts
In a regulated healthcare landscape, securing competitive and compliant commercial arrangements is essential. Our team provides comprehensive support across commercial contracts and competition law, working to protect client interests. We specialise in advising healthcare clients on reviewing supplier and service agreements and terms and conditions, and navigating regulatory compliance, ensuring your business thrives while maintaining legal assurance.
Data protection
In addition to intellectual property support, we guide businesses through the complexities of GDPR and data protection laws, ensuring compliance, security, and transparency. Whether it’s managing data breaches, responding to subject access requests, or improving policies, we provide practical, actionable solutions to safeguard your business and maintain regulatory compliance. With our support, you can confidently meet GDPR requirements and protect your business from costly pitfalls.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service


Partner-led healthcare legal services
Our dedicated healthcare legal team combines years of sector expertise with a multidisciplinary approach across corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, and litigation. We deliver comprehensive, partner-led solutions tailored to healthcare providers, offering seamless support through every business phase. With specialist resources, including a dedicated due diligence manager if required, we ensure efficient, sector-specific legal services for owners, operators, and managers, addressing complex challenges with precision and care.
Specialist dental law expertise through NASDAL
We are part of NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers), a national organisation providing the dental profession with a reliable source of up-to-date specialist advice. Being part of NASDAL means we stay at the forefront of dental sector insights and regulatory updates. Our membership allows us to provide our clients with tailored, up-to-date legal guidance, ensuring their practices meet industry standards and thrive in a competitive market.
Medilink UK membership for medtech innovation
We are a Patron and member of Medilink UK, a national health technology business supporting organisation with a strong track record in increasing the viability of manufacturers, service providers, designers, OEMs and suppliers of medical technology. As a member of Medilink UK, we benefit from a robust network of healthcare and life sciences professionals across the country, enabling us to provide our clients with deep industry insights, connect them with key stakeholders, and support their growth from concept to commercialisation.
In-house planning expertise for property development
Marrons, our in-house planning consultancy, brings local authority experience, strong industry connections, and strategic expertise to support site development and navigate complex planning applications across the UK. By integrating legal and planning expertise, we’re able to streamline property projects, saving our clients valuable time, reducing costs, and minimising stress.
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