VWV

Health

Partner

Ben is a commercial property lawyer with over 20 years' experience of working with both mainstream commercial clients and those operating in specialist sectors. He is head of the healthcare team in our Bristol office and has particular expertise in the ownership, development and funding of healthcare property. GP surgery development is an acknowledged specialism and Ben has been involved in over 95 such developments.

With Primary Care Networks (PCNs) being high on the agenda for many GP practices, Ben is leading on this project supported by Mark Jarvis and Oliver Pool to help you to consider your options, from supporting you with the initial set-up and structure through to models, drafting up your agreements and premises' issues.

Meeting Your Needs

Ben takes time to understand the healthcare sector and to establish a strong rapport with clients. This brings a wider perspective to the commercial issues faced by clients and consistently proves to be important in giving the best advice to suit the circumstances. He leads a team of specialist lawyers and established links with Banks and other professionals to complete a strong collaborative approach.

What Others Say

Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 both recommend Ben as a key individual and he is recognised for his healthcare property expertise. Legal 500 also recognise Ben as "delightful to work with, balancing expertise, conscientiousness, realism and good humour."

Clients rate him to be 'consistently helpful and extremely knowledgeable and always responds quickly' and recognise the healthcare team for its 'professional, fair and straightforward approach'.

Ben is the Chairman of National Association of Specialist Solicitors Advising Doctors (NASSAD), a member of the Primary Care Premises Forum (PCPF) and an advisory panel member of the Practice Managers Association (PMA).