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