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Your Trusted Healthcare Law Partner in Guildford
At D R Solicitors, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal expertise tailored specifically to healthcare professionals. Our team comprises seasoned solicitors with over 15 years of experience, many of whom have trained at prestigious magic-circle law firms. Specialising in sectors such as general practice, dentistry, pharmacy, and care homes, we offer comprehensive services including dispute resolution, business structuring, and premises advice. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every client receives strategic, informed guidance from industry-leading experts.With a client-centric approach, we prioritise clear communication, transparency, and tailored solutions to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare providers. Our national reputation is built on a foundation of trust, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing healthcare. By maintaining a focused practice area, we ensure our clients benefit from unparalleled sector-specific knowledge and practical, results-driven legal support.
Services
Dispute Resolution
Business Structuring
Premises Advice
Primary Care Networks
Employment Law
Commercial Law
Partnership Law
Property Law
Consultancy Services
Training Courses
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in corporate healthcare law.
- Our team includes specialists trained at leading law firms.
- We provide tailored legal solutions for healthcare professionals.
- We focus on dispute resolution and business structuring in regulated sectors.
- Our client-focused approach ensures personalized service and expert guidance.
Services
Dispute Resolution
We specialise in resolving legal conflicts for healthcare professionals, including partnership disputes, contract breaches, and regulatory challenges. Our team employs strategic negotiation and litigation expertise to protect client interests while minimising operational disruption. With deep sector knowledge, we address complex issues arising from NHS contracts, employment law, and commercial agreements.
Business Structuring
Our corporate law services help healthcare providers establish optimal business frameworks. We advise on mergers, acquisitions, partnership models, and regulatory compliance for dental practices, pharmacies, and care homes. Tailored guidance ensures alignment with evolving sector requirements while maximising commercial opportunities and risk mitigation.
Premises Advice
We provide comprehensive property law services for healthcare premises, covering lease negotiations, freehold acquisitions, and development projects. Our expertise includes navigating NHS premises cost directions and ensuring compliance with sector-specific regulations to safeguard long-term operational viability for medical practices and care facilities.
Employment Law
Specialist employment law guidance tailored to healthcare employers covers contract drafting, disciplinary procedures, and discrimination claims. We help practices manage staff relations, regulatory compliance, and workplace policies while addressing sector-specific challenges like salaried GP contracts and partnership transitions.
Training Courses
We deliver customised training programs for healthcare professionals on commercial law, partnership governance, and regulatory compliance. Our interactive workshops and seminars, led by experienced legal experts, provide practical insights into NHS contracts, business strategy, and risk management for primary care providers.
People
Daphne Robertson
Senior Partner
Senior Partner with over 15 years' experience, trained at top law firms, specialising in healthcare law and leading D R Solicitors' strategic direction.
Nils Christiansen
Managing Partner
Managing Partner overseeing corporate healthcare practice, with expertise in advising clients on business strategy and complex legal matters across healthcare sectors.
Paul Edels
Partner
Corporate healthcare lawyer with 15+ years' experience, specialising in dental, pharmacy, and care home sector transactions and regulatory compliance.
Elizabeth Duan
Legal Director
Legal Director providing expert guidance on partnership law, premises matters, and regulatory issues for general practices and primary care networks.
John Britten
Solicitor
Solicitor specialising in commercial law and business structuring for healthcare professionals, with a focus on contract negotiations and corporate transactions.
Questions
What areas of law does DR Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare law, covering dispute resolution, business structuring, premises advice, employment law, and regulatory compliance for GPs, dentists, pharmacists, and care homes.
How do you support general practice surgeries?
We assist with NHS contract compliance, partnership agreements, premises development, and dispute resolution while providing training on regulatory requirements and business strategy.
What makes your healthcare law service unique?
Our team combines 15+ years' sector experience with specialist knowledge of healthcare regulation, offering tailored solutions from professionals trained at leading law firms.
Do you offer training for healthcare professionals?
Yes, we provide customised training courses on commercial law, partnership governance, and regulatory compliance for primary care providers and other healthcare practitioners.
How do you handle property matters for medical practices?
We advise on lease negotiations, freehold acquisitions, and development projects while ensuring compliance with NHS premises regulations and sector-specific requirements.
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Bryony Hilton
Oct 27, 2017
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We came to these solicitors when we were facing a difficult situation. They sorted out the problem efficiently and with great skill. We were very grateful for their support.
