DOCTORS' SURGERY
Doctors’ surgeries involve a range of property and regulatory considerations, from lease negotiations and acquisitions to compliance with healthcare and planning requirements. We advise NHS bodies, healthcare investors, and practice groups on securing, managing, and developing surgery premises efficiently and legally.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Drafting and negotiating leases on surgery premises nationwide.
Advised large doctors' surgeries on Service Occupancy Agreements.
Advised investment companies on the acquisition of numerous sites for the purpose of developing surgeries.
Advised on the development of seven surgeries for the NHS.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisitions of suitable premises.
Lease breaks and surrenders to reduce NHS expenditure.
Lease renewals and negotiations.
Rent reviews.
Service Occupancy Agreements for onsite accommodation.
AST's.
Drafting and negotiation of wayleaves including telecommunications.
Environmental law including contamination issues.
Drafting planning obligation provisions for health centres including Section 106 agreements and CIL.
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