England - South West • Public sector

VWV

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VWV‘s longstanding history of acting for GP practices has seen the practice handle matters such as mergers, partnership agreements, and the formation of GP federations and primary care networks. Bristol-based team head Ben Willis, who serves as chair of the National Association of Solicitors Specialising in Acting for Doctors, regularly handles property matters for GP partnerships and medical practices. His colleague Oliver Pool handles the practice’s partnership work, as well as advising on a growing number of super partnership matters. Gemma Pouncy contributes additional expertise in healthcare property matters. All named lawyers are based in Bristol.  

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Incredibly responsive. Clear accountability of when people are on leave and who is covering.’

  • ‘Strength and depth of medical and GP contracting knowledge is impressive.’

  • ‘Oliver Pool is responsive, pragmatic and really clear in all the advice that he gives. A real pleasure to work with him.'

Key clients

  • Dr Crème & Partners
  • G Doc Ltd
  • Invicta CIC
  • Lakeside Healthcare
  • Five Valleys Medical Practice
  • Mitcheldean Medical Practice
  • Pier Health Group
  • Victoria Medical Centre
  • Tilehurst Surgery
  • Cuckfield Medical Practice
  • Waterloo Medical Centre
  • Red Roofs Surgery

Lawyers

Rising stars

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Willis

Other key lawyers

Oliver Pool, Gemma Pouncy, Rebecca Beardsley