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As general medical practices continue to work hard to overcome the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased pressure on the partners in the partnership could trigger a partnership dispute. When partners fall out, it is important that the dispute is resolved quickly to minimise any disruption to the patients, the practice and the partnership. In certain circumstances, the other partners may feel…

We spend our lives working to provide for ourselves and our loved ones yet 57% of the population do not have a Will, meaning their loved ones may not be catered for should the worst happen. If you have a property, any savings, insurance policies or personal belongings you need to consider making a Will. As doctors, you deal with life and death every day,…

Whenever you enter a new partnership, it is vital to have a written partnership agreement, to avoid it being deemed a Partnership at Will, governed by the Partnership Act 1890 (the “Act”). Here, Sana Sadiq, senior solicitor at BMA Law, explains the pitfalls of this default arrangement. What is a Partnership at Will? A Partnership at Will is a form of partnership that operates under…

Sana Sadiq, senior solicitor at BMA Law, looks at what the New to Partnership Payment scheme means for you. The New to Partnership Payment Scheme was announced in the Update to the GP Contract agreement 2020/21 – 2023/24. It was primarily designed to attract healthcare professionals in general practice into partnership opportunities by creating a learning fund to develop skills, coupled with a financial payment.…