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\r\n -<\/span> <\/div>\r\n [\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column left_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” zindex=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”header-text”]Bishopsgate advised on the sale of Davies Veterinary Specialists to The Linnaeus Group, part of Mars Petcare Veterinary Health Group.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Davies Veterinary is the UK\u2019s leading veterinary referral hospital for small animals. It\u00a0was established in 1998 by Dr Jerry Davies and his wife Olivia. It was the first specialist referral centre in the UK outside of the traditional university-based system. It has grown to employ more than 100 specialist veterinary clinicians, registered nurses and veterinary professionals and it provides care for more than 9,000 pets per annum.<\/p>\n

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The Linnaeus Group was formed in 2014 following the acquisition of Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and is a leading provider of veterinary services through its national network of small animal specialist hospitals and bespoke practices. Linnaeus joined the family of Mars Veterinary Health businesses in June 2018. Mars Veterinary Health is a purpose-driven team of 70,000 passionate, pet-loving Associates spanning preventive, general, specialty and emergency veterinary care. It sets a standard for high-quality care for more than 35 million pets each year across 3,000 veterinary clinics worldwide.<\/p>\n

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Richard Cox led the Browne Jacobson team providing legal advice to Davies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”2%” top_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” left_padding_phone=”2%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”5%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”custom” top_left_border_radius=”25″ top_right_border_radius=”25″ bottom_right_border_radius=”25″ bottom_left_border_radius=”25″ column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” zindex=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

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