Christie + Co was instructed by LDC to advise on the restructuring of the Kidsunlimited business – a portfolio of over 50 nurseries across the UK. Our childcare specialists across our 17 UK offices were able to carry out full property due diligence and competitor analysis within a 3 week timeframe to support LDC’s bid.

Our Corporate Valuation Team is recognised as pre-eminent in its field, having advised on many major transactions over recent months, including:

• Sale of Four Seasons Healthcare by Allianz
• The valuation of Paragon Healthcare in advance of HgCapital’s £322 million acquisition
• The valuation on behalf of Sovereign Capital, of the SENAD Group which comprised 11 schools for children and young people with a range of special educational needs. The group was later sold for £130 million

Other single asset, investment and portfolio valuations we have undertaken reflect the varied strands of health/childcare provision throughout the UK, including learning disability homes, acute psychiatric hospitals, children’s day nurseries, assisted living facilities, independent schools, drugs and alcohol rehabilitation units and other specialist care facilities.