Birketts LLP has advised The College for Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) on its merger with Health Sciences University, marking an important milestone for both organisations and the future of integrated healthcare education in the UK.
The merger brings together CICM’s longstanding expertise in acupuncture and Chinese medicine education with Health Sciences University’s broader healthcare and wellbeing offering, creating new opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, research and collaboration.
Birketts provided comprehensive legal support to CICM throughout the transaction, helping to guide the College through a strategically significant process.
The Birketts team was led by Corporate Partner Salim Somjee, supported by Harry Close in the corporate team. Intellectual property advice was provided by Melanie Harvey, real estate support by Dwight Patten and Thea Ioannou, immigration advice by Sacha Wooldridge, and employment advice by George Hull.
Jo Rochford, Principal of The College for Integrated Chinese Medicine, commented:
“This merger represents a significant and exciting step forward for the College. By joining forces with Health Sciences University, we are creating new opportunities for our students, staff and wider community while preserving the values and educational excellence that have underpinned CICM for many years. We are grateful to Salim and the wider Birketts team for their clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice throughout the process, helping us successfully navigate a complex transaction and achieve a positive outcome for the future of the College.”
Salim Somjee, Partner at Birketts, added: “We are delighted to have supported The College for Integrated Chinese Medicine on this important merger with Health Sciences University. The transaction brings together two respected institutions with complementary strengths and a shared commitment to advancing healthcare education and research. It has been a pleasure working alongside Jo and the College team to help deliver a transaction that provides a strong platform for future growth and development.”
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