Slaughter and May is advising Bupa on its agreement to sell 22 of its UK care homes to Advinia Health Care, subject to regulatory approval. Bupa remains one of the biggest UK providers with around 130 homes and seven Richmond Villages, caring for nearly 6,500 residents. The sale will see 22 care homes transfer to Advinia Health Care, an experienced nursing and residential care provider, established for nearly 20 years. Following completion, Advinia Health Care will operate 38 homes across the UK.

Contacts

Corporate: Paul Dickson (partner), Ross Davies (associate), Hemita Sumanasuriya (associate), Lucy Thomas (associate)

Competition: Isabel Taylor (partner), Simon Breen (associate)

Employment and pensions: Phil Linnard (partner), Lidia Danyi (associate)

IP / IT: Cathy Connolly (partner), Laura Houston (associate)

Real estate: John Nevin (partner), Kate Shirlaw (associate)

Tax: William Watson (partner), Emma Game (associate), Tanja Velling (associate)