We were recommended to Lily Head Dental Practice Sales by David Naden the well known Dental Finance expert.

We had two failed attempts to sell our three surgery, NHS and Denplan practice along with a city center freehold location privately.  In hindsight we realised that what people said and what they did were not the same thing and that the old adage of ‘everything is fair in love and war (and buying a business)’ prevailed.

We approached Lily Head Dental Practice Sales and met Abi Greenhough.  I was impressed with her knowledge of the dental business market and felt confident enough to appoint Lily Head Dental Practice Sales to act on our behalf.

The sale went live for a significantly higher price than we had been asking ourselves.

We had seven offers for the full asking price.  We selected a purchaser who we deemed as most suitable for the practice and a deposit was secured.  This gave us confidence of the buyer’s good intentions.

The legal process felt long and torturous, but I have to say that Abi kept her finger on the pulse.  Constantly liaising with all the solicitors, buyers and sellers.  Abi was always at the end of the phone and I have to say was worth every penny of their fees.

I have no hesitation in recommending Abi Greenhough and Lily Head Practice Sales to any seller or buyer of a dental practice who wants to be supported and guided through the selling process.

The focus of my entire career since 2000 was building Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry in Sunderland. Our goal was always to provide the highest quality treatments. Over the years we have won multiple awards and earned an outstanding reputation. When it came time for me to consider an exit strategy I had concerns that the practice would have little value because I had been ever present and without me the practice may have been considered a risky purchase. At my first meeting with Lily Head, I shared these concerns. Lily’s response was immediate and definite. She said ‘Let me be the judge of that. I know people who would be very interested in your practice’. Lily earned my trust and never let me down. Lily and I discussed the high clinical standards I wanted. What I was not prepared to put up with whilst realising the true value of the practice. Unfortunately, Lily and I decided to pull out of one deal during the due diligence because we found the buyers were not right for me, my team and my patients. What I can say is that Lily and her team always worked in my best interests even though it meant more work and a longer transaction time for them. Lily negotiated an excellent deal with excellent terms and I am proud that Riveredge is now part of the Dentex Health Group.

We have worked on a number of dental practice deals brokered by Lily, including some exceptionally large and complex matters.  Lily and her team are always focused on the end game, i.e. an equitable completion of the sale.  With their unique blend of dogged determination, good humour and commercial outlook, it is always a pleasure working with Lily Head Practice Sales.