Ashfords LLP has extensive healthcare and life sciences expertise. Representing both NHS organisations and private sector clients, the team is particularly skilled in advising operators and investors in the independent healthcare sector. Practice head Jocelyn Ormond is a corporate specialist focusing on M&A, private equity and venture capital, joint ventures, and strategic commercial transactions in the healthcare space, whilst Ben Tarrant is a go-to advisor for health and social care real estate matters. The group also includes Deborah Rowntree, who has unique capabilities in banking and finance matters in the health and social care sectors; Kirsty Cooke, who is a key contact for employment and immigration matters; and Ian Manners, an expert in healthcare regulatory compliance and defence representation.
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Testimonials
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- I found Ashfords to be efficient and effective, giving swift and efficient responses in an exceptionally timely manner. Advice was clear and unambiguous.
- Jocelyn Ormond was extremely helpful.
- The Ashfords team has in-depth, life science/biotech-specific knowledge and a complete understanding of the complex deal/financing structures often associated with the sector's growth.
- Jocelyn Ormond is an exemplary partner, and the company has retained his services through various firms. Jocelyn's background expertise and sector knowledge are undoubtedly of the highest quality and ensure that he understands the trajectory of the company and expectations as it grows. Charles Davies has largely led the interactions between Ashfords and the company and has played a significant and time-efficient role in driving our corporate requirements to conclusion. He always provides pragmatic counsel while highlighting areas of potential risk so that they can be managed. Chelsey Noone has been exceptional in both counsel and delivery of key aspects of investment and allocation of staff incentives.
Key clients
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust
- Compass Children’s Homes
- Bulldog Capital Partners
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- BGF
- Nexus Bioquest
- South West Care Homes
- Cedar Care Homes
- Health and Care Innovations
- St Mungo’s
- BGF
Work highlights
Advised Compass Children’s Homes on 15 acquisitions of both schools and children’s homes and 5 lease renewals.
Advised investor BGF on its investments in OrganOx Ltd as part of a $142m primary and secondary equity financing rounds and its participation in the subsequent sale of OrganOX for $1.5b.
Advised South West Care Homes in connection with the refinance of its full 11 care home portfolio from HSBC to Barclays.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jocelyn Ormond
Other key lawyers
Ben Tarrant; Deborah Rowntree; Kirsty Cooke; Ian Manners; Charles Davies