Our specialist dental experts provide an efficient service and targeted legal advice which is relevant to you and your dental practice.
The current challenges and new opportunities facing businesses operating across the dental services industry, and the wider healthcare sector, are unprecedented. As a result, we have seen a trend of consolidation in the industry develop and take hold in Scotland in recent years.
Our considerable expertise across this sector, and knowledge of the challenges businesses face, make us the ideal partner for you.
MacRoberts' award-winning Corporate Finance team has advised parties acquiring dental practices across Scotland, and we understand how consolidators operate and where we can negotiate the best deal possible. We are solutions-driven with a focus on getting the deal done on schedule.
We have been lead advisors to both dental practice owners exiting their business and consolidators. As a full-service law firm, not only can we guide you through the deal process and deliver results on schedule, but we understand the complexities which surround this sector such as the regulatory landscape or working with the public sector.
We regularly advise businesses across the dental sector in relation to buying and selling practices, general corporate governance and secretarial matters, data protection law, corporate structuring and incorporation of practices and practice groups, associate and partnership agreements, employment issues, succession planning and regulatory matters.
I recently required the services of MacRoberts to buy a dental practice, with both the goodwill and freehold of the business to be purchased.
Nicola and Michael were highly efficient and capable in steering me through the process, offering solid advice and expertise at every turn. Ultimately, their advice and help through this matter made it a smooth transaction, reducing stress and most importantly getting the deal over the line.
A J DENTAL HOLDINGS LTD
We acted for Rebecca Tonner, a first-time dental practice buyer, in the purchase of the business and assets of Water Row Dental Practice, a dental surgery based in Glasgow.
We acted for the shareholders of ECC (Scotland) Ltd in relation to the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to JOT Holdings Ltd.
We acted on behalf of the shareholders of Kirkintilloch Orthodontics Limited, in relation to the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to The Real Good Dental Company Limited, Scotland’s leading dental group.
Acted on behalf of A J Dental Holdings Ltd in the purchase of the business and assets of Dalmuir Dental Care Limited, a dental practice located in Clydebank which provides a full range of dental care services within Dalmuir and the surrounding areas.
We acted on behalf of Utkantha Sharma Ltd in the purchase of the business and assets of Maryhill Dental Limited, a long established dental practice that offers a wide range of essential and cosmetic treatments.
Acting for Clyde Munro Dental Group, a network of family dentists providing the best possible dental care for our NHS and private patients, in the purchase of M&S Dental Care Ltd, a company operating dental practices in Fort William and Glencoe.
Acting for the sellers in the sale of the business and assets of 1 Smile Dental Clinic, a leading dental surgery based in Glasgow, to One Smile DC Limited.
Acting on behalf of the partners and trustees of McIntyre, Corbet & Associates, a dental practice situated in Dingwall, in the sale of its business and property to Clyde Dental Practice Limited.
We acted for the seller in the sale of the business and certain assets of Dunbar Dental Practice, a leading dental surgery based in Dunbar.
Acted for the seller, Kilmarnock Cosmetics Limited, in the sale of the business and assets of Kilmarnock Dental Practice, a leading provider of private and cosmetic dentistry in Kilmarnock, to The Real Good Dental Company and Four Seasons Real Estate Limited.
We acted for the sellers in the sale of the business and assets of Moray Orthodontics, a leading dental surgery based in Elgin, to The Real Good Dental Company Limited, a growing network of local dental clinics throughout Scotland.
We acted for the shareholders in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Essential Dental Care Ltd, a private full-service dental practice, including cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics, based in Edinburgh, to The Real Good Dental Company Limited, a growing network of local dental clinics throughout Scotland.
We acted for the shareholders of Mathewson Dental Practice Ltd, the owner of St. John’s Road and East Craigs dental practices based in Edinburgh, in the sale of entire issued share capital of the company to SDC Group Limited, a Scottish based dental group providing both NHS and private services.
Gary understands the commercial aspects of what fundamentally matters to his clients in order to find real world solutions to any problems or contractual sticking points.
CLIENT
In an interesting recent “test case” decision, the Court of Appeal held that a dental practice owner and sole principal dentist could in principle be held liable for any acts or omissions of self-employed associate dentists performing work at the practice on the basis of a non-delegable duty of care.
Michael Kelly discusses how social media, influencers and celebrities are affecting the dental market and the impact they could have on the dentistry profession.
We look at some of the most common questions and concerns held by dental practice owners when considering selling their business.
Michael and his team were absolutely outstanding – they were hardworking, diligent, proactive, extremely responsive to any queries we raised and their advice was always very clear.
MATHEWSON DENTAL PRACTICE
In 2016, we were one of the first law firms in Scotland to become accredited Living Wage employers.
Shortlisted for Firm of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2022.
Winners of Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2020.
Our Real Estate team won the Property Team of the Year Award at the British Legal Awards in 2018.
Winner of SME of the Year at the Scottish SME Awards 2017, hosted by Scottish Business Insider.
Highly Commended for Commercial Team of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016.
In 2019, MacRoberts achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a UK Government entry-level information security standard.
MacRoberts holds the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, the most widely recognised quality management system standard in the world.
MacRoberts holds the ISO14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness.
MacRoberts holds the ISO27001:2013 certification for Information Security, an internationally recognised security gold standard.
Business continuity is a critical element of the Business Management System at MacRoberts and we hold full accreditation with the ISO 22301:2019.
MacRoberts is a member of IP Inclusive, a network of intellectual property professionals working to make our community more equal, diverse and inclusive.
We are active members of the PRIME Programme – an organisation that focuses on ensuring a career in law is open to talent from all economic and social backgrounds.
MacRoberts supports the Scottish Business Pledge, a values-led partnership between Government and business that is based on boosting productivity and competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment.
We are supporters of the Partnership for Change, a network of organisations and individuals who share a common ambition to improve diversity on boards and in senior leadership.
We are a member of the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), a UK-based not-for-profit organisation which helps employers build and maintain diverse teams and inclusive cultures through our membership, training, and consultancy services.
MacRoberts was awarded enei's Silver TIDEMark for 2023. TIDE is enei's self-assessment evaluation and benchmarking tool which measures an organisation's overall approach and progress on diversity and inclusion.
MacRoberts is a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to disability equality across our firm.
MacRoberts fully supports flexible working practices and supports family-friendly working practices.
In 2022, MacRoberts received a Bronze Award in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusivity in the workplace.
MacRoberts is a longstanding member of Scotland Food & Drink, the leading trade association for Scotland's food and drink industry.
MacRoberts is an Associate Member of SELECT, Scotland's largest construction trade association.
