Lauded by clients for its ‘depth of knowledge in the healthcare sector’, Freeths LLP is well-equipped to assist clients on the corporate aspects of sale and leaseback transactions. The ’efficient and helpful’ team is also knowledgeable of corporate restructuring and financing, property acquisitions and disposals, as well as share purchase agreements. Based in Leicester, Phil Baigent co-leads the team with the ‘excellent’ Thomas Golding, who works out of Nottingham. Baigent has over two decades of experience in advising both banks, buyers, REITs, and sellers operating in the healthcare sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'A depth of knowledge in the healthcare sector - they have great response times.'
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable, approachable, and able to communicate clearly which helps us understand the contracts and transactions.'
- 'They are easy to work with and our preferred solicitors.’
- ‘Great knowledge of the healthcare sector.'
- ‘Their corporate knowledge is invaluable as is their pragmatic approach to problem solving. ’
- ‘The team is efficient and helpful.'
- ‘Friendly, approachable, and no question is a stupid question.'
- ‘Thomas Golding is an excellent leader.'
Key clients
- LNT Group
- Anchor Hanover Group
- Pressbeau Care Homes
- Optimo Care Group Limited
- Country Court Care Group
- Yorkare Homes Limited
- Danforth Care Partners
- Lawrence Baker Group
- Sandstone Care Group
- Warwick Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Halesowen Care Development Limited on entry into a circa £8,300,000 loan facility agreement with Cynergy Bank Limited.
- Advised K/S Weybridge on drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Phil Baigent, Thomas Golding