HOSPITAL
Hospitals involve complex property, planning, and regulatory considerations, from site acquisitions and lease arrangements to redevelopment, compliance, and facility management. We advise NHS bodies, healthcare investors, and operators on managing and developing hospital estates efficiently, safely, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on the preparation of two former hospital sites for future sale on the open market. Work included drafting sale agreements to include Overage.
Facilitated the termination of several leases relating to aerial masts, gasworks providers and the health centre, all under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Negotiated leases either to, or from, NHS bodies in relation to hospitals.
Advised on procurement compliance and commercial risks and issues arising during its procurement of a Hospital.
Advice on Section 106 Agreements on behalf of a Local Authority in relation to the development of hospitals.
Legal issues that may arise
Estate rationalisation including disposal of hospital premises.
Acquisition of suitable premises.
Lease breaks and surrenders in order to reduce NHS expenditure.
Lease renewals and negotiations.
Subletting space for use as hospital facilities.
Drafting and negotiation of wayleaves.
Environmental law including contamination issues.
Securing possession of sites through Compulsory Purchase Orders.
Drafting planning provisions relating to hospitals including Section 106 Agreements and CIL.
Procurement advice.
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