Herbert Smith Freehills has advised KKR-backed Genesis Care Pty Limited, Australia's largest provider of radiotherapy services on its recent acquisition of Cancer Partners UK Limited. Cancer Partners is the UK's leading private provider of radiotherapy services and operates a network with 8 highly equipped cancer treatment centres around the United Kingdom.

Working closely with firm's Sydney office, the London deal team led by M&A Partner Gavin Davies and Senior Associate Chris Gill advised Genesis Care on all aspects of the transaction from the establishment of a new UK holding structure to the capitalisation of the purchasing entity and execution of the acquisition. Berwin Leighton Paisner acted for the selling shareholders.

Gavin Davies said: "We are delighted to have assisted Genesis Care with their first investment in the UK. It was a pleasure to work with such a highly motivated team who are passionate about their business and we look forward to helping them deliver their exciting growth strategy in the future."

Herbert Smith Freehills is also advising Genesis Care on its joint-venture with Ramsay Health Care, Australia's biggest private hospital operator, to develop two new cancer treatment centres at Ramsay hospitals in the UK.