The region’s top performers over the last 12 months, were recognised by over 800 senior professionals gathered at Manchester Central for the Insider North West Dealmakers Awards 2012, which were compèred by veteran broadcaster and politician Gyles Brandreth. Chris Maguire, editor of North West Business Insider, praised the winners and shortlisted companies who have kept … Continued

Business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has recruited a senior manager from KPMG’s Manchester office to head a new VAT services division. It is the latest stage of DSW’s growth strategy as the outfit looks to add to its range of services, which include corporate finance, management and financial due diligence, business broking and forensic … Continued

The first eight shortlists have been unveiled for the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2012. Manchester Central will be hosting this year’s prestigious event on 15 November which will recognise the cream of the region’s dealmakers across 13 categories. A total of 13 awards will be handed out on the night, culminating with the accolade for the … Continued

DSW Transaction Services recently undertook the financial due diligence on behalf of the HSBC on funding the MBO of Palletower. Palletower is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of storage, handling and distribution equipment, principally to supermarkets. The Company was established over 40 years ago and operates from premises in Sale and Trafford Park … Continued

The Thomson Reuters statistics for the 9 months ended September 2012 have just been published. Dow Schofield Watts are positioned 53rd in Europe / 19th UK (<$50m) / UK 27th (<$500m) and 3rd in the North West.   Volume and Value League Tables YTD 2012 –  ANY NORTH WEST INVOLVEMENT YTD 2012 YTD 2011 Financial Advisor Volume … Continued

SCI-TECH DARESBURY ANNOUNCES EIGHT GOLD PARTNERS Sci-Tech Daresbury has announced the strategic partner organisations which will enhance business support services for high-tech SMEs based on the site. DWF, Dow Schofield Watts, Giles, Grant Thornton, IBM, Lloyds TSB Commercial, Marks & Clerk and the University of Liverpool have been named as Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Gold Partners for … Continued

Set the amidst spectacular Pembrokeshire scenery the inauguaral Ironman Wales took place on the sandy beaches of Tenby, with over 1650 entrants signing up to complete a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. Phew……….. With a huge amount of training, determination and some might say a touch of madness, James completed the Ironman … Continued

Business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts is embarking on a new phase of growth as it looks to add services and mulls further office openings. DSW, founded in October 2002 by former KPMG colleagues James Dow, Jon Schofield and Mark Watts, currently offers corporate finance, management and financial due diligence, business broking and forensic services. … Continued

DSW Transaction Services continues to grow its reputation as a leading provider of financial due diligence to the North West Private Equity, Banking and Corporate communities. James Dow (DSW founder) commented “The TS team continues to go from strength to strength. The client feedback from the latest projects has been hugely complimentary on both their … Continued

Money Advice Group, one of the UKs leading financial solutions companies, is embarking on a comprehensive growth strategy after securing an asset based lending facility worth £10 million, with PNC Business Credit. In conjunction with, Dow Schofield Watts, Money Advice Group negotiated the credit facility to enable continued growth through a combination of working capital … Continued

TATTOO equipment supplier Barber has secured a multi-million pound investment as it looks to accelerate sales in Europe and the US. Venture capitalist Enterprise Ventures (EV) has invested in the Sheffield-based medical supplies business alongside PHD Equity Partners, the private equity arm of Dow Schofield Watts. The deal will allow Barber’s husband and wife team … Continued

Britain’s growing love affair with tattoos – a fifth of all adults have a permanent body decoration – means good business for one of the biggest suppliers of salon equipment. Barber of Sheffield has secured a multi-million pound investment to drive expansion. The company was set up in 1991 with the aim of selling medical … Continued

The Liverpool Daily Post – 12th May 2012 By Bill Gleeson, The Liverpool Post THE latest financial accounts of Liverpool Football Club, filed at Companies House last week, are a clear illustration of the vagaries affecting the English club game. The volatile nature of player valuations and the riches to be earned or lost by … Continued