Doctors
Edwin Ross has acted for Doctors for over 30 years with a long experience as a commercial and company lawyer. Indeed his late father was a respected GP.
A special service for Doctors is that Edwin Ross makes himself available after normal working hours and on some Sundays for appointments and telephone discussion. He travels to see clients extensively in England & Wales.
The Practice enjoys a close working relationship withspecialist Medical Independent Financial Advisers and Accountants.
· Selling your practice property– we guide you through the minefield at this vital time, helping you:-
o with the detailed and searching questions raised by the Buyer’s solicitors;
o to decide whether to sell your property or lease it to the Buyer;
o with regard to your existing bank loan and what to do about any equipment leases;
o whereby we deal with the drafting the Sale Contract;
o liaise with your Accountants to attempt to achieve the maximum tax advantages;
o if there is an exposure to Inheritance Tax in relation to the proceeds of sale (in conjunction with our Wills and Trust making services); and
o many other matters that arise during the sale process
· Buying or Leasing your practice property – whether it is your first purchase or you are looking to expand we help you at this vital time. We deal with:-
o the usual Property matters whether there is Propertyto Buy or Lease involved;
o amending and approving the Sale Contract;
o raising the necessary Searches against the Property and advising on the results;
o liaising with the Lending bank and advising you on the terms of the Loan;
o liaise with your Accountants to attempt to achieve the maximum tax advantages;
o checking that the Property has the necessary planning permissions;
o many other matters that arise during the buying/leasing process.
· Limited liability partnerships, expense sharing or partnerships - your choicesexplained in close co-operation with your Accountants;
· Employment law requirements for your staff and a working knowledge of TUPE – the regulations governing employment law when there is a change of Ownership in your Practice, including a review and/or drafting of the required Contracts of Employment; Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures; Health & Safety issues; Discrimination issues and more
· Associate, Assistant and other key medical workers’ Contracts and why they are necessary
Our fees reflect value for money in these difficult economic times. We have lower expenses than city centre firms of solicitors, the benefit of which is passed on to you. Fees are discussed at the outset and confirmed in a written terms of engagement letter so that you can budget accordingly.
