Blake Morgan advises on landmark Barchester Healthcare transaction
Law firm Blake Morgan has acted as lead legal adviser to the sellers on the multi‑billion‑pound sale of Barchester Healthcare, one of the largest transactions ever completed in the global care sector.
The deal marks a major moment for the UK healthcare market. Barchester is one of the nation’s leading independent care providers, operating more than 250 care homes and seven registered hospitals, with over 14,000 beds and a workforce of 16,000+ employees.
Blake Morgan’s appointment as lead legal adviser reflects the firm’s extensive experience in high‑value, complex transactions and its ability to provide strategic guidance on deals of this scale. The transaction required sophisticated corporate, finance and real estate expertise, with seamless coordination across multiple teams and external advisers.
The deal also highlights Blake Morgan’s long‑standing relationship with the Barchester group, led by Mark Hepworth, built over many years of working together. This enduring partnership demonstrates the trust placed in the firm to support Barchester on matters of significant importance.
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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