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We provide market-leading legal solutions to dental practices across the UK, ranging from single practices to dental groups with multiple locations.
The demand for dentists in the UK has arguably never been higher. Much preventative work simply wasn’t possible during the pandemic closures and as a result, simple treatment options have become more complicated. The pressures upon NHS dentistry are increasing as more associates focus on careers in private dentistry. This is leading to a staffing crisis, exacerbated by associates shunning parts of the country that are seen as less suitable for family life.
Although the daily pressure of practice ownership is great, many entrepreneurial dentists are finding that their returns are higher due to greater demand for more complicated or cosmetic treatments. Despite the cost-of-living crisis, there is a greater willingness from the general public to pay for private dental treatment, given the lack of availability of NHS dentists. However, this is counteracted by pressures upon profit levels, driven both by higher interest payments for bank-financed business owners and increased overheads, with nurse and associate costs rising.
In addition to growing patient numbers and demands, there is an ever-present regulatory burden with varying requirements for NHS delivery and CQC (Care Quality Commission) governance. These interventions are stressful and time-consuming for all involved.
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We play an active role in the market for dental practice sales and purchases, working alongside third-party brokers to ensure smooth transactions. Advice is provided across multiple specialist practice areas, including practice sales and acquisitions, property acquisition or leasing, property disputes, regulatory (including a CQC application service), fitness to practise, professional conduct, litigation, international recruitment and employment.
Our team provides advice and assistance on roughly 100 dental practice sales or purchases each year and is a member of NASDAL (the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers). We provide our dental clients with access to genuine multidisciplinary dental experts through a single point of contact, backed-up by our full-service commercial law capability.
The team is led by experienced Partner Nicola Lomas. Recognised nationally for her handling of dental practice sales and purchases — as well as incorporations, expense sharing, partnership agreements and associate contracts — Nicola acts for both NHS and private dental practices, along with a broad range of other clients ranging from small, part-time sole practitioners to large, multi-site corporate groups. A member of the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL), Nicola is recognised as a Next Generation Partner by The Legal 500.
“The Trust engaged with Brabners via the Crown Commercial Services framework, awarded due to its proven expertise in the handling of dental practice sales. Our sale was particularly complex... It required intense communications and expert handling to steer negotiations in what was one of the most difficult transactions they’d ever handled. I’m very grateful that Hewi Ma was appointed to the Trust and it’s credit to her and her team that we're the only NHS Community Trust in the country to have sold a dental practice to a private buyer.”
Kent Community Health Foundation Trust
“From the outset of our transaction involving the sale of our dental practice, we were fortunate to have the support of an exceptional legal team. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Eugene Pena, Kirsty McKenzie-Hopkins and Bee Gebhardt for their outstanding professionalism, diligence and care throughout the process. Thanks to their combined efforts, the transaction was completed smoothly and on schedule. Their expertise and commitment made a potentially stressful process feel seamless. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brabners to anyone undertaking a similar transaction.”
Client feedback
“I can highly recommend Hewi Ma and her team at Brabners to handle the sale of a dental practice... They were prompt and professional [at] every twist and turn of the transaction and their advice was always given with my best interest in mind, steering the process steadily forward. I can't thank them enough for helping me to retire.”
Penny Wiles Dental Practice
“Brabners demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise and genuine care. Eugene Pena, Kirsty McKenzie-Hopkins and Caroline Rigby played a pivotal role... Their collaborative approach, clear communication and deep understanding of the dental sector made what could have been a complex process feel seamless and well-managed.”
Client feedback
“Sincere thanks to Hewi Ma and the outstanding team at Brabners for their dedicated support throughout the process of purchasing my dental practice. Hewi’s professionalism, attention to detail and calm guidance made a complex process feel manageable and well-structured from start to finish. A special thanks also goes to Nicola Lomas, whose expertise and responsiveness in the various stages were invaluable throughout the transaction.”
Dr Abdah, Dentastique Dental Surgery
“I recently sold one of my practices with the help of Brabners and want to sincerely thank and acknowledge the efforts of Clara Moir, Nicola Lomas and Bee Gebhardt, especially during the final stages of the sale. Selling a dental practice is a lengthy and often complex process, but I truly felt supported throughout. Your team's professionalism and dedication made a real difference. I will use your services again and gladly recommend you to others.”
Former Practice Principal, Paragon Dental Clinic
“From start to finish of the purchase of my first dental practice, Nicola Lomas and the wider legal team at Brabners were efficient and responsive, making the process so much more simple and comfortable for me. Advice through the stickier parts of the process was always detailed and accurate, and helped me avoid a few potential future issues. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brabners and certainly won't look elsewhere for any commercial legal work in future.”
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