Health Real Estate

The NHS Five Year Forward View, new Models of Care, Efficiency Savings and the Carter Review are all changing the landscape of the health and social care sector.

For estates and facilities management, there is a challenging and increasingly complex web of regulatory requirements, sector drives, contractual arrangements and strategic considerations that have to be combined to ensure you achieve what is required, when it is required.

The services we provide

We bring our joined-up thinking to your projects and space management issues. We listen, take responsibility and give you really clear advice on the best route to achieve the optimum solution for your organisation. We commit to making sure that solutions are reached in time and to budget.

What we are known for

Our lawyers are known for their technical skill and expertise in a highly specialised sector. As part of a wider real estate team they are able to call on a vast spectrum of niche expertise for every eventuality. Real understanding of, and familiarity with, the Health sector means we do not waste your time – we think strategically, and at the same time are pragmatic in terms of getting the job done.

Detailed elements of our services

• Acquisition and disposal of property
• Site development
• Surplus land requirements
• Town and country planning advice
• Leases and licences to use land
• Mediation/dispute resolution
• Capital charges and insurance
• Building contract advice, appointments and warranties
• Enabling works contracts
• Energy projects and procurement
• Environmental law advice
• Estate code and associated estate management advice
• Premises health and safety and other regulatory compliance
• LeasePlus and Underlease Plus resolution agreements
• Landlord and tenant issues
• Premises issues on the outsourcing of services, or the letting of services
• Shared services and joint ventures
• Strategic Estates Partnerships and joint ventures
• Reports on title
• Restrictive covenants/boundary issues
• Road closures