Blakeridge Ltd (Cox and Hitchcock Dental Group) has completed a seven‑figure acquisition of a dental practice and its freehold in Caerphilly, a transaction that boosts the group’s footprint to six practices across South Wales.
Complex deal required parallel negotiations and specialist support
The purchase was advised by the Healthcare team at JCP Solicitors, led by Rhianydd Llewellyn‑Thomas, director and head of healthcare. The transaction combined business and property elements and required detailed due diligence.
According to the parties involved, the sale was complicated by the fact three independent expense‑share dentists were selling their practices separately from the property. That necessitated co‑ordination of three parallel negotiations with separate sale and purchase agreements, alongside funding arrangements provided by NatWest.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rhianydd. She brings a unique insight into the dental profession and an exceptional understanding of the mindset and challenges faced by dentists, which proved invaluable throughout the process,”
Those words came from David R Cox BDS MSc (Dental Implantology), principal at Cox and Hitchcock Dental Group, who praised the legal advice and its practical support during the purchase.
Local impact and what it means for patients
The deal brings another site into the group’s mix of NHS and private services across Cardiff, Barry, Caerphilly and Newport. While the firm has not disclosed staffing or service‑level changes, growing the portfolio may affect local access to dental provision and the group’s ability to invest in facilities and equipment.
- Buyer: Blakeridge Ltd (trading as Cox and Hitchcock Dental Group)
- Advisor: JCP Solicitors (Healthcare team)
- Funding support: NatWest
- Deal type: Business and property acquisition (freehold)
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Portfolio size after deal | 6 practices |
| Geographical reach | Cardiff, Barry, Caerphilly, Newport |
| Legal lead | Rhianydd Llewellyn‑Thomas, JCP Solicitors |
NatWest described the acquisition as a boost for the local economy and a facilitator of the group’s growth plans, while the dental group said close, responsive legal support had been central to bringing the transaction to completion.
For residents of Caerphilly and surrounding communities, the immediate practical effect will depend on how the group integrates the new site into its NHS and private service model and whether any changes to appointments or staffing follow the transfer of ownership.
Further details on opening hours, services and patient registrations were not disclosed by the parties at the time of the announcement.
