ESG and corporate governance: A legal duty and a business advantage
When I first joined Tees, I was pleased to learn what ESG meant, not just as a concept, but what
General practice operates in a unique and highly regulated environment shaped by evolving NHS frameworks, CQC standards, and complex partnership dynamics. At Tees, we provide specialist legal advice tailored specifically to the needs of GP practices.
Unlike general commercial businesses, GP partnerships require legal advice that considers:
NHS GMS, PMS, and APMS contract requirements
Premises funding, notional rent, and reimbursement structures
Partnership disputes and regulatory oversight
Succession planning and partner retirement
Recruitment and retention of salaried GPs
Our advice is clear, actionable, and aligned with your clinical responsibilities and strategic goals. We work in partnership with you to protect and future-proof your practice.
We support GP partnerships through every stage of their evolution—from drafting new partnership agreements to resolving disputes and advising on admissions, retirements, and exits. Whether your structure is traditional, federated, or part of a PCN, we ensure your legal arrangements are compliant, resilient, and forward-thinking.
Our multi-disciplinary team provides expert legal support across:
GP Premises, including notional rent, property ownership disputes, surgery developments, lease negotiations, and NHS England premises directions.
Employment law, covering issues such as TUPE in practice mergers, managing clinical and non-clinical staff, disciplinary procedures, and drafting contracts that meet the unique operational needs of GP settings. Dispute resolution, exit negotiations and drafting and advising on Settlement Agreements.
Data protection and GDPR Compliance, ensuring adherence to data handling, privacy policies, and safeguarding client information, including drafting policies and procedures, privacy notices, and providing manager training to promote awareness and compliance.
In collaboration with Tees’ financial advisers, we can also support you with pensions planning and financial strategies for GP organisations, providing a truly joined-up service.
Tracey Dickens was recommended to me by a close friend, a GP who had sought her advice in relation to a thorny partnership issue and had a quick resolution to the problem. As this was after obtaining initial advice from another local solicitor which was less than straightforward, he was impressed and recommended her to sort out my issue with a previous partner who was refusing to pay out my portion of the partnership profits after leaving a practice. Within a week, Tracey and her team suggested a clear solution which was highly impressive, the application of which resulted in an exceptionally successful result
General practice isn’t just a business—it’s a vital part of the healthcare system with specific legal, regulatory, and operational demands.
Tracey Dickens is a leading legal expert for GP practices across England and Wales. With years of experience advising on medical partnership matters, Tracey offers tailored, technically robust legal advice that reflects the realities of NHS contracts and GP operations.
You’ll benefit from:
Sector-specific expertise in NHS and GP partnership law
Clear, jargon-free legal solutions
Collaborative working with your managers, accountants, and regulators
A responsive, solutions-focused approach
Tees is a Top-Tier Legal 500 firm with a multi-disciplinary team who can help you with all aspects related to business borrowing and other financial products.
We have an in-house team of independent financial advisers who work closely with our legal teams to ensure joined-up first rate service.
Our legal and financial teams work closely together to ensure a joined-up first rate service for all our clients to meet all your business protection planning and implementation needs.
Whether you’re reviewing your partnership agreement, planning a merger, or simply seeking reassurance on your current legal position, we’re here to help. Please get in touch to see how we can assist you
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales
The financial services provided on this page are by Tees Financial Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Our legal services are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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If you’re running or joining a GP partnership and need specialist legal advice, contact Tracey Dickens directly. We’re here to help you safeguard your practice and plan for its future.
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All legal services provided by Tees are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Tees is a trading name of Stanley Tee LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 464615) and is registered in England and Wales number OC327874.
All financial services provided by Tees are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tees and Tees Wealth are trading names of Tees Financial Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 4342506. Registered office address Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3GW.
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Financial services:
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All legal services provided by Tees are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Tees is a trading name of Stanley Tee LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 464615) and is registered in England and Wales number OC327874.
All financial services provided by Tees are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tees and Tees Wealth are trading names of Tees Financial Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 4342506. Registered office address Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3GW.
Copyright © 2025 Tees Law. All rights reserved.
