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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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+)
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.
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.
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
We provide tailored legal advice to help your organisation manage the opportunities and risks of AI responsibly:
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Pharmacy ClientIf 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.
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.
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
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.