Our approach
We understand the legal complexities that surround pharmacy and healthcare mergers and acquisitions. We offer an integrated, holistic approach that delivers results for our clients. We work collaboratively with you to ensure a smooth and swift completion.
We can provide tailored and pragmatic legal advice on:
Corporate transactions: our team advises on all aspects of buying and selling pharmacies including ensuring that the due diligence and terms of the legal documentation identify, and deal with, issues relevant to the pharmacy sector.
Property: we have one of the largest real estate teams in the South East who can advise on all property matters including landlord and tenant issues, acquisitions and disposals, leases, planning and development, and asset management.
Commercial agreements: we can advise on joint venture arrangements with GPs, as well as brand protection and the law governing the operation of websites used for internet pharmacies.
Regulatory: we can advise on new NHS contract applications, relocation applications and appeals against other contractor applications.
Employment: we work with a large number of pharmacy clients on a wide range of employment issues, including staff retention, TUPE transfers and disciplinary proceedings.
Succession planning and wealth management: Our private client team can advise you on protecting your assets, succession planning, wills and trusts, tax structuring and wealth management.
Dispute resolution: Where possible, we will head off disputes before they occur, but when the need does arise we can help you reach a resolution as pragmatically and swiftly as possible. Disputes include post-acquisition warranty and indemnity claims; contested stock valuations and enforcement of debt claims.
"The team at Cripps combine a personable approach with a clarity of process. Partners, associates, paralegals and support staff work together to provide a holistic service that learns from what we do and how we want to do things"
Legal 500, 2024