Resources

The General Medical Council Hints and tips for doctors appearing before the regulator. For any medical practitioner, an investigation into your work can be a stressful time. BMA Law is here to assist and guide you through the process, aiming to keep all procedures as stress-free as possible.  If you are being investigated in relation to a criminal allegation, it is vital that you inform…

Sale and lease back: what you need to know Avoiding the pitfalls. Sale and lease back arrangements are becoming a popular means to deal with situations where property owners, whether due to retirement or otherwise, wish to sell their premises but their fellow partners or the ultimate practice owners are unwilling or unable to buy them out. As the name suggests, such arrangements see property…

Directors' duties and responsibilities This note outlines the key duties and responsibilities of a director of a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales Part 1: The role of a director The board of directors is generally responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, involving taking decisions on matters such as the company’s business strategy, potential acquisitions/disposals and personnel issues. Directors may be…

Can limited companies hold GMS and PMS contracts? Understanding the restrictions. The short answer is yes – but this is subject to certain restrictions.     GMS Under s86 of the NHS Act 2006, a company limited by shares can hold a GMS contract – providing, in respect of that company: (i) At least one share in the company is legally and beneficially owned by…

Service Charges: when are they payable? Understanding when your landlord can and cannot charge you service charges. Landlords will often seek to recover their costs associated with a let property from tenants by way of service charge payments. As a tenant, it is important to be aware what costs can and cannot be recovered by the landlord through service charge demands. General position Generally, no…

Alliance arrangements What you need to know before you enter into an alliance arrangement. Alliance agreements allow practices to benefit from the economies of scale that mergers or super partnerships offer, without compromising their practice's autonomy. As with any similar arrangement, you should prepare carefully and enter into a contractual agreement. This ensures that each party knows what is expected of them, and expectations are…

Practice Mergers - Practical Considerations This short guidance document focuses on the specific practical aspects involved in a merger. It outlines the top five six things you should consider when embarking on a practice merger. If you are considering a practice merger, it is essential that you seek expert legal advice from the outset. BMA Law can provide a full range of follow-up services, such…