Candesic advises investor consortium on £1bn Spire acquisition
Leading UK-based independent hospital and healthcare group Spire Healthcare has recommended a £1bn takeover by an investor consortium indirectly owned by investment firm Toscafund Asset Management, private equity firm Three Hills (THCP Advisory), and US investment manager Ares Management. Candesic is delighted to have provided commercial due diligence to this consortium through Tulip UK Bidco, their newly formed acquisition vehicle.…
Candesic shortlisted for CDD Provider of the Year by Mergermarket
Candesic has today (Monday, September 7) been shortlisted for Commercial Due Diligence Provider of the Year at the Mergermarket European Private Equity Awards 2026!We are proud to see the team’s hard work recognised, and grateful to our clients for the trust they continue to place in us.As of today, voting is now open – but not for long! The final…
UK fertility: How social media is reshaping the market
The UK fertility market is being reshaped by a shift towards private funding, changing patient demographics and rapid technological change. But is that the full story? In the latest edition of LaingBuisson’s HealthcareMarkets, Candesic Senior Partner Michelle Tempest, Senior Engagement Manager Chris Cassar and Director of Content David Farbrother examine the forces transforming the UK fertility market. The article explores:…
The NHS reset: What it means for healthcare investors and providers
The UK healthcare investment landscape is being redrawn.As NHS England is folded back into the Department of Health and Social Care and the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan accelerates the shift from hospitals to community-based care, operators and investors face a very different operating environment.In the latest edition of LaingBuisson’s HealthcareMarkets, Candesic Managing Partner Dr Leonid Shapiro, Principal Jack Zeng and…
Meeting rising demand for on-demand primary and urgent care
The NHS remains one of the world’s most admired healthcare systems, but growing pressures in urgent and emergency care are creating significant challenges – and, increasingly, opportunities for innovative providers and investors. In the June release of HealthCare Markets from Laingbuisson, Candesic managing partner Dr Leonid Shapiro, principal Jack Zeng, and head of content David Farbrother examine how systemic bottlenecks…
UK ophthalmology: Why the cataract market is the one to watch
Many have been watching the ophthalmology market closely in recent months. In this month’s new HealthcareMarkets from LaingBuisson, Candesic Senior Partner Marc Kitten and Senior Engagement Manager Dr Chris Cassar explore why the cataract market in particular is one to watch.While demographics are certainly a key factor, there is much more driving growth. Advancing technology and changing consumer preferences are…
CMA private dentistry review – why there’s no need for investors to panic
For investors in UK healthcare, private dentistry has moved firmly onto the risk radar. The Competition and Markets Authority’s review of the £8.4bn sector is set to test assumptions around pricing, competition, and long-term value creation. In our latest insight piece, Candesic senior partner Marc Kitten and head of content David Farbrother cut through the noise to assess: • Why…
Transforming chronic care: How technology is shifting healthcare beyond the hospital
Healthcare systems remain built for episodic, hospital-based care, yet chronic diseases drive 70-80% of healthcare spend in developed economies.Recent advances in technology now mean that the long-held goal of payors, governments, and patients to shift a lot of care into lower cost, out-of-hospital settings is a reality.In this month’s HealthcareMarkets from LaingBuisson – which is out today – Candesic Managing…
Candesic highlights seven trends driving change in European healthcare
What trends are shaping the future of European healthcare?In this month’s HealthcareMarkets from LaingBuisson – which is out today – Candesic managing partner Dr Leonid Shapiro and senior engagement manager Jack Zeng explore seven key trends shaping the increasingly complex European healthcare services landscape.From the switch toward outpatient and ambulatory care, to the rise of weight management and rapid expansion…
Key takeaways from the Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
Having reflected on the Schools White Paper Every Child Achieving and Thriving, Candesic Senior Engagement Manager Jack Zeng shares four key insights, analysed through both an operator and investor perspective. In this piece, he explores: ✅ The new demand generated by the government’s three-year SEND-focused training plan✅ The implications of £1.8bn earmarked for rapid access to SEND support via Experts…