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Pharmacy Law Solicitors

Your Pharmacy Lawyers

Helping pharmacy owners and operators navigate the legal and commercial complexities of the pharmacy sector

Ansons is one of the UK’s leading specialist pharmacy law firms. We work with independent owners, groups and operators nationwide. Our team understands the unique opportunities and challenges facing your pharmacy business—from buying or selling through to refinancing and property matters.

We advised on 45+ pharmacy transactions in the last twelve months, and our experienced team is here to help guide you every step of the way.

 

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Trusted Pharmacy Legal Expertise

Pharmacy deals move fast and every detail matters.

Our specialists combine corporate, banking and finance, employment and property expertise to deliver practical, commercially focused advice.

Whether you’re acquiring, disposing of or refinancing a single site or a multi-site group, we’ll help you complete with confidence and stay compliant with sector rules.

Recent transactions include:

12-site Group Acquisition, Wales (£6m+)

We advised on the purchase of a 12-branch pharmacy group in Wales for in excess of £6 million.


Our work covered advising on the heads of terms, full legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, negotiating new property leases and the acquisition of freehold properties, NHS contract transfers, TUPE advice and completion mechanics.


We delivered a clean completion with a clear post-completion checklist for rapid integration.

Single-Site Acquisition, London (£3.5m+)

Acted on the acquisition of a high-value London pharmacy for in excess of £3.5 million.

We negotiated the SPA and ancillary documents, managed disclosure, handled employee transfer and secured landlord consent.

Completion accounts and price-adjustment protections were agreed to safeguard value.

Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)

Supported the buyer on the acquisition of two pharmacies from a national operator for in excess of £3 million.

We drafted transitional pharmacy management agreements pending NHS contract transfer, oversaw regulatory and employment steps and coordinated property and finance workstreams for a smooth handover.

Owner Sale, Exeter (£1m+ disposal)

Represented the seller on the disposal of a pharmacy in Exeter for in excess of £1 million.


Our team negotiated the SPA and transaction documents, prepared the disclosure letter and bundle, negotiated warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants, and managed TUPE and landlord interactions to de-risk completion and protect the seller’s position.

Refinancing, Berkshire (circa £2m)

Advised a pharmacy owner on a circa £2 million refinancing.

We negotiated facility and security documents including debenture, legal mortgage, fixed charges and personal guarantees, and handled inter-creditor and subordination arrangements.

All conditions precedent were satisfied on time, unlocking funds for growth.

12-site Group Acquisition, Wales (£6m+)

12-site Group Acquisition, Wales (£6m+)

We advised on the purchase of a 12-branch pharmacy group in Wales for in excess of £6 million.


Our work covered advising on the heads of terms, full legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, negotiating new property leases and the acquisition of freehold properties, NHS contract transfers, TUPE advice and completion mechanics.


We delivered a clean completion with a clear post-completion checklist for rapid integration.

Single-Site Acquisition, London (£3.5m+)

Single-Site Acquisition, London (£3.5m+)

Acted on the acquisition of a high-value London pharmacy for in excess of £3.5 million.

We negotiated the SPA and ancillary documents, managed disclosure, handled employee transfer and secured landlord consent.

Completion accounts and price-adjustment protections were agreed to safeguard value.

Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)

Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)

Supported the buyer on the acquisition of two pharmacies from a national operator for in excess of £3 million.

We drafted transitional pharmacy management agreements pending NHS contract transfer, oversaw regulatory and employment steps and coordinated property and finance workstreams for a smooth handover.

Owner Sale, Exeter (£1m+ disposal)

Owner Sale, Exeter (£1m+ disposal)

Represented the seller on the disposal of a pharmacy in Exeter for in excess of £1 million.


Our team negotiated the SPA and transaction documents, prepared the disclosure letter and bundle, negotiated warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants, and managed TUPE and landlord interactions to de-risk completion and protect the seller’s position.

Refinancing, Berkshire (circa £2m)

Refinancing, Berkshire (circa £2m)

Advised a pharmacy owner on a circa £2 million refinancing.

We negotiated facility and security documents including debenture, legal mortgage, fixed charges and personal guarantees, and handled inter-creditor and subordination arrangements.

All conditions precedent were satisfied on time, unlocking funds for growth.

Recent transactions include:

We advised on the purchase of a 12-branch pharmacy group in Wales for in excess of £6 million.

Our work covered heads of terms, full legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, property leases and freeholds, NHS contract transfers, TUPE and completion mechanics.

Delivered a clean completion with a clear post-completion checklist for rapid integration.

Acted on the acquisition of a high-value London pharmacy for in excess of £3.5 million.

We negotiated the SPA and ancillary documents, managed disclosure, handled employee transfer and secured landlord consent.

Completion accounts and price-adjustment protections were agreed to safeguard value.

Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)

Supported the buyer on the acquisition of two pharmacies from a national operator for in excess of £3 million.

We drafted transitional pharmacy management agreements pending NHS contract transfer, oversaw regulatory and employment steps and coordinated property and finance workstreams for a smooth handover.

Represented the seller on the disposal of a pharmacy in Exeter for in excess of £1 million. Our team prepared the disclosure letter and bundle, negotiated warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants, and managed TUPE and landlord interactions to de-risk completion and protect the seller’s position.

Advised a pharmacy owner on a circa £2 million refinancing. We negotiated facility and security documents including debenture, legal mortgage, fixed charges and personal guarantees, and handled inter-creditor and subordination arrangements. All conditions precedent were satisfied on time, unlocking funds for growth.

Our services to pharmacies include:

Buying or selling pharmacies – assets or shares

Heads of terms, exclusivity and confidentiality agreements

Legal due diligence and data room management

Sale contracts – completion accounts, price adjustments and earn-outs

Restrictive covenants, warranties and indemnities

Disclosure letters and disclosure bundles

Pharmacy Management Agreements pending NHS/PCT contract transfer

TUPE advice and step-by-step employee transfer support

Acquisition finance and refinancing – acting for funders and buyers/owners

Security documents – debentures, legal mortgages, fixed charges and personal guarantees

Inter-creditor deeds, subordination arrangements and company compliance

All property matters: easements, access, utilities and wayleaves

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Trusted Feedback

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I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client
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I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client
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I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client

Get in touch.

If you’re buying, selling or refinancing a pharmacy, need TUPE, contracts or property advice, speak to our pharmacy law solicitors for straightforward, commercially focused guidance.

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Ansons Pharmacy Professional Network

Through our close professional contacts across the pharmacy sector, we can introduce you to trusted independent valuers and specialist finance brokers—and coordinate with buyer/seller advisors and NHS commissioners.

Outcome: faster sourcing, smoother workstreams and on-time completions.

 

Regulatory & GPhC Support

 

Our Regulatory team can help with pharmacy regulation, including:

 

  • Requirements and obligations under the Pharmacy Order 2010 and the Medicines Act (Human Medicines Regs)

  • SOPs, policies and compliance

  • GPhC inspections and responses to investigations

  • GPhC hearings and representation

 

Why Choose Ansons?

Choosing Ansons means working with a specialist pharmacy law team that does this work every day.

We bring deep sector knowledge together with corporate, finance, property and regulatory expertise to move quickly, reduce risk and keep your deal on track.

With national reach and a strong recent track record, we give buyers, sellers, owners and funders clear, plain-English advice and proactive management from first discussion to completion.

One of the country’s leading specialist pharmacy law firms.

National coverage – from the Isle of Wight to the Scottish Borders.

45+ pharmacy transactions completed in the last twelve months.

Joined-up corporate, finance, property and regulatory expertise.

We act for buyers, sellers, owners and funders.

Plain-English advice and proactive deal management.