Field Fisher Waterhouse advises on sale of specialist community care provider
20 July 2007
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP has advised on the sale of Lifeways
Community Care Limited, one of the UK's leading providers of
specialist community care, on the company’s sale to independent
private equity firm, August Equity.
The shareholders, including Nomura International, sold Lifeways
in an auction sale for an undisclosed sum. Lifeways is a
market-leading provider of supported living for people with complex
needs and is the only provider offering nationwide
coverage. The company offers specialist care to over
900 people with challenging needs, including autism, psychiatric or
learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries, in their own
home or a community setting.
August Equity will support the current management team in
continuing to develop the business, both organically and through
acquisition.
Nigel Taylor,
corporate partner at Field Fisher Waterhouse, led the
cross-departmental team on the deal, assisted by corporate
solicitor Charu Babel and tax solicitor Mark Gearing.
Field Fisher Waterhouse worked alongside BDO Corporate Finance
on the deal. August Equity were advised by Macfarlanes.
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