Leeds-based Blacks Solicitors is commemorating a decade of collaboration with Vida Healthcare through its involvement in the acquisition and purchase of a new building in Starbeck.
This landmark reflects a solid partnership that has seen the law firm guide Vida Healthcare in more than 50 matters over the past ten years, encompassing site acquisitions, contracts, novations, and funding with a combined value of £28 million.
The most recent transaction, completed in 2023, is the acquisition of a 2,500 sq ft building which will provide Vida Healthcare with a base for Vida Academy, the care provider’s bespoke training platform, to train all staff as specialists. The building will open its doors in September 2023.
Nick Dyson, the Head of Commercial Property at Blacks Solicitors, said: “We are extremely proud to be in a position to support family-owned businesses, particularly those based in Yorkshire. We are always on the lookout for new businesses who are focused on building trusted relationships that last for years. It also means a lot to know that we’re playing a part in supporting Vida’s ongoing mission to provide outstanding care to people living with dementia.”
Blacks Solicitors had also been pivotal in representing Vida Healthcare during the establishment of their latest care facility, Vida Court, a state-of-the-art specialist dementia care home that opened in 2020. Most recently Lindsay House was opened in Vida Court to provide award-winning specialist care specifically for people living with Huntington’s Disease.
The collaboration between Vida Healthcare and Blacks Solicitors was initially forged due to their longstanding relationship and the law firm’s adeptness in matters relevant to the dementia care sector. James Rycroft, Managing Director of Vida Healthcare said: “Over the past years we’ve built an incredibly strong relationship with Blacks Solicitors which has given us the confidence to progress with transactions at this level. At Vida we are always on the lookout for new ways to innovate the care available to people living with dementia and we look forward to partnering with Blacks on future strategic developments.”
Vida Healthcare, celebrating a decade since the inauguration of its first care home, Vida Hall, has grown to become a premier employer in the region, boasting a substantial workforce and comprehensive care provisions.
Blacks Solicitors, a formidable legal entity with over 28 partners and 19 legal specialisms, remains committed to supporting commercial and private clients in Yorkshire and beyond. Their continued growth underscores their dedication to legal excellence.
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Josie Geistfeld
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