Dow Schofield Watts was the most active financial adviser in the North West in the first half of 2017, according to new figures from Experian. The firm advised on 11 deals in the region during the six months. They included the acquisition of East Midlands IT support specialist Pyranet by Chester-based Townley Network Solutions (TNS); … Continued

Due diligence specialist Sophie Colloby explains why unprepared vendors can lose out in the sale process – and how to anticipate and overcome the challenges Owners and management teams who are selling a business will understandably want to achieve the best possible price. Yet too often they suffer last minute price chips or even jeopardise … Continued