Sale of nursery portfolio | £20m+

We advised the shareholders of a nursery group on the sale of a portfolio of seven nursery sites in a transaction valued at over £20 million.

The portfolio comprised multiple sites, each with its own operational and legal history. Our team established a structured document management system and data room to organise a significant volume of financial, corporate and property due diligence materials, enabling the buyer and their advisers to navigate the information efficiently.

The due diligence process generated extensive enquiries. We prepared and managed a detailed Disclosure Letter, carefully cross referencing each disclosure to the supporting documentation held within the data room. Accuracy and clarity were essential to ensure all disclosures were properly evidenced and professionally presented.

Time was a critical factor throughout the transaction. We coordinated weekly progress calls involving the clients, their accountants and the buyer’s legal and tax advisers. Using a structured issues list for the Share Purchase Agreement allowed negotiations to progress efficiently, with the first draft received in November 2025 and an agreed form finalised by mid January 2026.

We also worked closely with the clients and their financial advisers to address key issues around warranties and indemnities, ensuring the sellers fully understood the commercial and legal implications while maintaining steady progress toward completion.

Despite the demands of the due diligence process and the clients’ ongoing operational responsibilities, the transaction progressed smoothly and completed successfully, enabling the shareholders to realise value from the sale of the business.