Running a healthcare business, whether it’s a pharmacy, care home, clinic or other regulated premises, brings unique challenges. Property decisions are not just commercial, they must also align with strict regulatory requirements. At Gordons Partnership, we bring together expertise in both healthcare regulation and commercial property, giving you advice that is tailored to your sector.
Transactions involving regulated premises carry more complexity than standard property deals. Registration with regulators, safeguarding requirements, planning consents and specific lease provisions all need to be managed carefully. A missed detail can disrupt operations, delay registration, or even prevent a business from opening.
We make sure these issues are handled from the outset. Our role is to highlight regulatory considerations, protect your interests in contracts, and keep the transaction on track.
Drawing on our expertise in healthcare regulation as well as property law.
Ensuring contracts and leases reflect regulatory obligations.
Managing risks without delaying transactions.
While each deal is different, transactions for healthcare premises often follow these stages:
We assess property contracts, leases and planning permissions in light of regulatory requirements such as CQC or Ofsted registration.
We prepare agreements to protect sensitive business information during negotiations.
We review property titles, compliance records, and operational contracts such as staff and patient agreements.
We negotiate contracts or leases with provisions that address safeguarding, visitor access, and regulatory use of the premises.
We ensure that registrations and licences are in place so the business can continue operating without interruption.
We handle completion, file necessary registrations, and provide ongoing advice as the business transitions.
If you need advice on any commercial property matter, please do not hesitate to contact our commercial property team.
If you are planning to buy, sell, lease or develop healthcare premises, early advice can prevent delays and ensure regulatory compliance. The sooner we are involved, the smoother your transaction will be.
Gordons Partnership – clarity and confidence in legal advice, from people you can trust.
To discuss your regulated premises needs:
Call us on 01483 451900 (Guildford) or 020 7424 9421 (London)
Email Niall Mullins, Hamish Ferguson, or Kathryn Johns.
