Dental laboratory company snapped up by PE-backed London firm

Precedental, a Stourbridge-based dental laboratory company has been acquired by Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions, a London headquartered business backed by Ansor Private Equity.

Thursfields provided legal advice to the shareholders of Precedental. Director Gareth Burge and associate Joe Rollins advised on corporate matters, with Lisa Kemp providing employment advice and Ben Lyons advising on property matters.

Burge said: “Precedental was founded in 1990 by directors Ross Liversidge and Peter Smith in conjunction with the Prince’s Youth Business Trust. The company is a specialist dental service provider and is highly regarded in its field by dental practices.

“We are very pleased to have been able to advise on the deal, which will enable Precedental to consolidate its place in the market as an industry leader.”

Corporate finance advice was provided to the shareholders of Precedental by BSN Associates. ALS was advised by Lawrence Stephens (legal) and Azets (corporate finance).