Strategic solutions for empowering business growth and realisation of shareholder value
What we do
At Dow Schofield Watts, our corporate finance service provides mid-market enterprises with strategic advice and hands-on guidance. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or raise capital, we deliver the highest quality of bespoke advice you need.
Our partner-led teams have diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, ensuring that business owners, management teams, and investors are in safe hands.
We are also founding members of Pandea Global M&A, giving us access to international buyers, investors and knowledge of every major market across the world.
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Why choose us
The power of a firm, the quality of a boutique
Always partner-led
Our model is designed to ensure partners remains hands-on and completely invested in your business. You work with the same individual from the first discussion to the completion of a deal and beyond. This is how we have created a brand synonymous with quality, delivering services that turn clients into advocates and creating trusted relationships that last for decades.
Decades of experience
We have been delivering for owner managers in the UK since 2002. We’ve been on countless journeys with our clients, allowing us to understand the types of challenges, issues and opportunities you are likely to face along the way. And with over two decades of experience, we understand how macroeconomic trends and market cycles can shape outcomes. We bring this knowledge, insight and resilience into every client engagement, and the diverse perspectives and specialisms from across the group allow us to reach the right outcomes with your needs at their heart.
UK experts, international perspective
We are embedded across the UK. We understand your local markets, and our teams are part of the fabric of their local communities. It gives us national coverage coupled with the intimacy of a boutique firm. We have international capabilities, too. We are founding members of Pandea Global M&A, giving us access to international buyers, investors and knowledge of every major market across the world.
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What our clients say
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"Harry, Fahim and Dow Schofield Watts came on ‘the journey’ with us, working as an integral part of my team. They understood my goals, developed a suitable strategy for the sale of the business, used their expertise in the engineering and industrials sector to identify a strong list of potential acquirers, and ultimately negotiated, project-managed and secured an excellent outcome. I was impressed by their tenacity, empathy and expertise at all stages of the deal and would happily recommend them to fellow entrepreneurs considering their exit options".
Alan James
Managing Director of AJ Engineering
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“Having worked with Gregg previously on my first MBO, I knew what to expect from him and the team at Dow Schofield Watts. The confidence I have in them allowed me to concentrate on keeping the businesses running, safe in the knowledge that everything was under control. I intend to continue working with Gregg and his team, having them involved with my company will add so much value and the day-to-day advice will be a benefit to me and my businesses for many years to come”.
Henry Spence
Director at Selectequip
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"From the beginning Dow Schofield Watts impressed us with their ability to understand not only our business, but the industry we work in. This enabled us to have very meaningful conversations when it came to strategies and developing our information memorandum which is all important when first going to market. Gerard and his team worked very closely with us, engaging in the strategic process and working through the due diligence process. Their understanding of our industry enabled their team to take on much of the transactional role, this was particularly welcome when dealing with difficult decisions that come along in a sale process. Their current understanding of the ever changing market enabled us to make the right decisions under the pressure of negotiation. We have no hesitation in recommending DSW”.
Tim Noy
Leisure Lakes Bikes
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"We are delighted with the work undertaken by the Dow Schofield Watts team who supported WestBridge. Their strong environmental consulting M&A credentials assisted us greatly”.
Guy Davies
Westbridge Capital
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“Selling a business you have built from scratch is hard on both an emotional and practical level and you will absolutely need high quality expert advisors to guide you through the process. Roger and his team at Dow Schofield Watts were simply brilliant throughout the deal process and there is no question in my mind that I would not have got to the business valuation achieved and structure of deal that I wanted without the careful guidance of DSW. I would recommend them without reservation”.
Dr Paul Clark
Managing Director of Comms Design
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"The working team that Dow Schofield Watts provided covered all aspects required by Springfield and its shareholders and was actioned in a professional, valued and informative manner. The whole process was managed to allow the business operation to continue without any intrusion into its daily function. The test in any financial deal is measured by the reactions by all parties on the final day and completion went without any issues with a team that all looked forward to the new challenges the business will bring”.
Steve Forster
Finance Director at Springfield Solutions
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"Dow Schofield Watts provided expert and practical advice on how to present the opportunity in its best light and prepared a detailed Information Memorandum, which attracted significant interest. They worked tirelessly in ensuring that no-stone was left unturned in assessing the best value proposition for the Group through a series of meetings and due diligence exercises. Once exclusivity had been awarded to the preferred prospective acquirer the sale was completed in 12 working days and DSW were instrumental in ensuring that a successful disposal was completed that fully met the Board’s requirements from a timing and value perspective. Finally, the DSW team are very easy to work with; goal orientated but calm, considered and challenging in their advice. I would certainly hope to work with them again”.
Paul Blackaby
CFO of James Briggs
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"From our very first meeting, it was clear that Koo and the team at Dow Schofield Watts were the perfect fit. Their guidance through, what turned out to be an exceptionally complex sale process was nothing short of outstanding. The advice we received was thoughtful, strategic, and always delivered in a collaborative spirit. Koo and the DSW team demonstrated unwavering commitment and responsiveness, often working outside of standard hours to accommodate our Australian-based Board. Their availability, professionalism, and depth of expertise made a genuine difference at every stage of the process. We thoroughly enjoyed working with DSW and are deeply grateful for their support. Without hesitation, they would be our first choice for any future M&A activity".
Client
Leading Edge UK
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"We would like to thank Will Baxter and Payam Keyghobadi of Dow Schofield Watts who have gone above and beyond in their advisory role on this transaction".
Anne Chow
The Big Table Group
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Let’s talk about your business’ future
Starting a conversation with us is easy. Let us know a little about the advice you need, and we’ll put you in the hands of the right expert. No pressure to sign up for services, just a friendly chat.
Our process:
- Consultation: Initial assessment to understand your needs. Completely free, of course.
- Strategy: Tailored plan development.
- Implementation: Hands-on support until objectives are met.
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