Blake Morgan advises on landmark Barchester Healthcare transaction
Law firm Blake Morgan has acted as lead legal advisers to the sellers on the £multi‑billion disposal of Barchester Healthcare, marking one of the largest‑ever transactions in the global care sector.
The deal represents a significant milestone for the UK healthcare market. Barchester is one of the country’s leading independent care providers, operating over 250 care homes and seven registered hospitals, with more than 14,000 beds and employing over 16,000 staff.
Blake Morgan’s role as lead legal advisers underscores the firm’s deep expertise in complex, high‑value transactions and its ability to deliver strategic support on deals of this scale. The transaction involved intricate corporate, finance and real estate considerations, requiring seamless collaboration across multiple teams and other advisors.
This landmark deal also highlights Blake Morgan’s long‑standing relationship with the Barchester group, led by Mark Hepworth, which has spanned many years. This continued partnership reflects the trust and confidence placed in Blake Morgan to advise on critical matters for the group.
Mark Hepworth, Corporate Partner at Blake Morgan, commented:
We are proud to have supported Barchester through this transformative transaction. Blake Morgan’s commitment and sector knowledge helped to ensure a smooth process for all parties involved.
The Blake Morgan teams were led by Richard Jones, Kath Shimmin, Paul Duggan, James Vaughan and Iona Easton.
A spokesperson for Barchester Healthcare added:
Blake Morgan has been a trusted adviser to Barchester for many years. Their expertise and professionalism were instrumental in delivering this landmark deal, and we are grateful for their guidance throughout the process.
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