We have assisted Herts & Essex Fertility Centre Limited on its sale to FutureLife Group. Corporate Partner James Thorpe led the Gardner Leader team which included Gail Vallis, Peter James, Michelle Morgan and Karron Whitter.
With more than 35 years at the forefront of fertility care, Herts & Essex Fertility Centre has helped bring over 8,000 babies into the world and supported thousands of families in achieving their dream of parenthood. Delivering more than 1,000 cycles each year, the centre is widely recognised for its high-quality, personalised approach to care. Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring compassionate support alongside clinical excellence.
FutureLife is a leading pan-European provider of fertility, IVF and genetics services, performing over 77,000 IVF cycles annually and backed by CVC Capital Partners and Hartenberg Holding.
Michael and Shirley Ah-Moye commented, “James Thorpe provided a clear and comprehensive explanation of the acquisition process, and his evident experience with the procedure quickly convinced us that Gardner Leader was the right firm to support us. We are sincerely grateful to James and his excellent team for their extensive experience, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication, which ensured a smooth and timely completion.
James Thorpe, Corporate Partner added “It was a pleasure to advise Michael and Shirley. They can enjoy a long and happy retirement having found a great home for their clinic with FutureLife Group”.
Corporate finance advice was provided to the shareholders by Grant Thornton, led by director Nick Jones, supported by Lewis Dyer and Chillie Squance.