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At Rubric Law, our specialist veterinary lawyers provide focused legal support to practice owners, professionals, and corporate groups. We advise on acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and operational matters, offering sector-specific insight throughout. With strong M&A expertise, we are frequently instructed on complex, high-value veterinary deals requiring both precision and commercial understanding.
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Our veterinary lawyers provide support across a range of key areas, including:
✓ Buying or selling veterinary practices and practice groups
✓ Asset and share sales, incorporations, and restructures
✓ RCVS and corporate ownership compliance
✓ Due diligence, deal structuring, and contract negotiation
✓ Lease assignments, freehold acquisitions, and property transfers
✓ Shareholder agreements and exit planning
✓ Employment law advice, including TUPE and associate agreements
✓ Commercial contracts, supplier terms, and locum arrangements
Rubric Law is a long-standing advisor to the veterinary sector, supporting clients with a wide range of legal needs throughout the lifecycle of their business. Our veterinary lawyers bring a combination of legal rigour and commercial awareness to help practice owners and investors make informed decisions, protect their businesses, and achieve long-term goals.
We are especially well known for our work on M&A transactions in the veterinary sector, acting for both individual sellers and corporate buyers. Whether you’re selling a single practice or acquiring a multi-branch group, we provide end-to-end legal support that covers everything from due diligence and deal structuring to regulatory compliance and post-completion integration.
Our team understands the specific legal and regulatory issues affecting veterinary practice ownership. We advise on RCVS requirements, corporate structures, and change of control considerations, ensuring transactions are compliant and capable of smooth execution. For more complex deals involving multiple parties, cross-practice integration, or intricate financial structures, our depth of experience ensures risks are identified and managed early.
Beyond transactional work, we assist veterinary businesses with day-to-day vet legal matters such as property transactions, employment law, and commercial agreements. This includes assigning or acquiring practice leases, negotiating freehold purchases, and advising on premises arrangements within group sales. We also provide practical employment law advice, particularly during acquisitions where TUPE and staff transitions require careful handling.
As a full-service law firm, Rubric Law offers integrated legal advice across corporate, employment, commercial, and property law, which allows us to support clients through the full spectrum of veterinary business operations. Our joined-up service is particularly valuable in M&A transactions, where timing, efficiency, and risk management are key to successful outcomes.
Whether you’re preparing for exit, planning growth through acquisition, or navigating the challenges of running a practice, Rubric’s veterinary lawyers deliver expert, commercially focused advice tailored to the realities of the veterinary sector.
If you have any questions regarding any of our services, please get in touch.
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Neil Criddle15 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James and Shea were fully supportive throughout the transaction and looked after me every step of the way - I couldn't have done this without them! swapna chamathakundil4 April 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have no words to describe how happy I am to have Asif Moghal help me finish a business transaction. He put a lot of effort into making the purchase process simple for me. Rubric Law team have my highest recommendation, and I'll be using the team for all of my next businesses. James Risk16 October 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve found Rubric to be very a very honest and trustworthy company. I’ve worked with James Howell who I would highly recommend for advice. Sam Boome7 July 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful and Insightful. Kevin Haydon7 June 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Rubric Law now on a few occasions and have always found them efficient and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. alan fussell24 April 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpfull and a amazing place for offices the with views David Winn-Morgan8 March 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had the pleasure of working with MS Rubric for over ten years and they have always delivered exceptional service. I am a business broker, and have used them for most of my business sales. I have always been amazed at the depth of their knowledge and their professionalism. They have been able to help with some extremely complicated sales. I cannot recommend them highly enough.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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