February 2008

Hazlewoods LLP advise on the sale of Kentwood Limited


Hazlewoods Corporate Finance, a leading adviser in the Healthcare Services sector with a significant track record on acquisitions, disposals and finance, has recently advised on the sale of Kentwood Limited. The Hazlewoods team was led by Norman Webber.

Kentwood is an established care provider operating throughout Gloucestershire, Bristol and Worcestershire. It offers specialist care to people with challenging needs such as autism, mental health disorders, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. The company provides care for service users in their own homes or in residential care homes.

The business was acquired by Lifeways Community Care Limited, a leading provider of supported living for people with complex needs, who are backed by August Equity.

Philip Rattle, partner at August Equity, said “The acquisition of Kentwood reinforces Lifeways’ reputation as a leading provider of a flexible service user focused approach and further highlights its commitment to high quality service throughout the UK.”

Norman Webber of Hazlewoods Corporate Finance noted “Kentwood has an excellent reputation for the quality of its care provision and its acquisition will enable Lifeways to capitalise on growth opportunities in the specialist care and supporting living market.”

Rod Thomas of Harrison Clark provided legal advice to Kentwood. He commented "We were delighted to be involved in the sale of this highly regarded car provider. We would like to feel that transactions of this nature show the great depth of both corporate finance and legal experience in this industry sector within the West Midlands and South West region.”



For further information on this press release, please contact:

Norman Webber
LLP Corporate Finance Partner
nlw@hazlewoods.co.uk