Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Schoen Clinic Group on its sale of Schoen Clinic London to Fortius Clinic, the UK’s largest single orthopaedic MSK group.

Completion of the Schoen Clinic London acquisition by Fortius Clinic is subject to limited regulatory approvals.

The Freshfields team was led by partner Victoria Hills, and assisted by Maria Zaitseva, Elizabeth Lien and Michael Black in the corporate team; Emma Carter in real estate; Julian Boatin and Philipp Roos on intellectual property and data matters; and Lucy Carruthers on employment aspects. Tax advice was provided by Freshfields’ Rose Swaffield and Alex Cheetham.