Outpatient healthcare

The Health Care Team of Luther Rechtsanwalts-gesellschaft advised Meliva GmbH again. This time, it was on a transaction in the outpatient care market. Meliva GmbH acquired Gelenkzentrum Rhein-Main GmbH. As a result, Meliva gained three new practice locations. It also acquired a private clinic in the Rhine-Main area.

Background

Since 1 October 2024, Gelenkzentrum Rhein-Main GmbH has been part of Meliva GmbH. It is a healthcare provider in extremity surgery and orthopaedics, with 150 employees across Hochheim, Wiesbaden, and Mainz. The team includes 16 doctors, 10 of whom are specialized surgeons. They offer a full range of orthopaedic and trauma surgery services.

Meliva’s acquisition ensures stable healthcare in the region. It also acquired the joint clinic in Hochheim, adding an independently operated private clinic. This expands Meliva’s presence and strengthens its health network.

Luther’s healthcare team, led by Dr. Oliver Kairies, Dr. Hendrik Bernd Sehy, and Dr. Karina Wojtowicz, managed the transaction. They negotiated contracts and provided advice on medical law and regulatory matters, including the transfer of practice structures and the establishment of cross-regional care.

About Meliva

Meliva GmbH is part of Mehiläinen Oy, a major Finnish health and social services provider with 37,000 employees. CVC Capital Partners is the largest shareholder. Luther has supported Mehiläinen’s expansion in Germany, including the acquisition of Dalberg Klinik.

On behalf of Meliva GmbH:

• Luther, Corporate/M&A: Dr Oliver Kairies (Partner), Dr Karina Wojtowicz (Senior Associate), Dr Daniel Schubmann (Counsel)
• Luther, Panel Doctor Law/Private Clinic Law: Dr Hendrik Bernd Sehy (Counsel), Frances Wolf (Senior Associate), Martina Steude, LL.M. (Senior Associate)
• Luther, Construction and Real Estate: Dr Thomas Gohrke (Partner), Tatjana Giutronich, LL.M. (Senior Associate)
• Luther, Labour: Dr Eva Rütz, LL.M. (Partner), Lisa Kraayvanger (Senior Associate)
• Luther, IP/IT: Dr Kay Oelschlägel (Partner), Dr Christian Rabe (Senior Associate)
• Luther, Merger Control Law: Dr Helmut Janssen, LL.M. (Partner)

For detailed information, as well as the picture copyright, please see the law firm´s original article here: Outpatient healthcare: Meliva consistently pursues buy & build strategy with support from Luther | LUTHER Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH