buying and selling a nursery
Most commentators believe that it is, and will continue to be, a
time of consolidation within the nursery and childcare sector.
Nurseries are changing hands. Some operators are building chains
from a small number of settings, others are increasing the size of
their chains and there are new entrants to the market. Whilst the
premises are often the single most valuable asset used in a
setting, a nursery is far more than just a building. There are
children, staff, parents, computers, equipment, toys, security
systems, suppliers, debtors, OFSTED, records and much more besides
which all have to be taken into account. There are all sorts of
corporate issues to consider if the seller owns the premises or
runs the nursery through a company (and sometimes more than one
company).
Blake Lapthorn's Nursery and Childcare team have the knowledge
and experience of the sector to guide you through the process of
buying or selling a nursery. The team can assist with:
- buying and selling businesses and companies
- due diligence
- corporate restructuring
- venture capital
- financing and funding
- flotations
- joint ventures
- corporate governance
For more information, please contact Mary Chant, head of Blake
Lapthorn's Nursery and Childcare team, on 023 8085 7043; email
mary.chant@bllaw.co.uk.
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