Ashurst and Allen & Overy (A&O) have taken roles on the €355m (£295m) sale of one of Spain’s largest hospital operators to private equity house Doughty Hanson.

Ashurst advised Doughty on its acquisition of USP Hospitales led by European corporate head Simon Beddow in London and Madrid corporate head Jesus Almoguera, alongside Madrid technology and commercial head Carmen Perete.