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DSW Legal launches incentive to help lawyers start their own law firm

DSW Legal has launched a breakout incentive designed to help entrepreneurial lawyers and established legal teams start their own law firm with the backing of a national professional services group.

Deals

Hattrick of deals for DSW Corporate Finance’s Cardiff team amid strong M&A activity in Wales

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance’s (DSW CF) Cardiff team has continued its strong momentum in 2026, completing three significant transactions that demonstrate the breadth of its expertise across sell-side, buy-side and investment deals.

Company News

DSW Transaction Services launches along South Coast with appointment of Alex Milne

We are excited to announce that, as part of our unique licensee model, we have expanded our transaction services offering into Southampton, with Alex Milne setting up along the South Coast.

Company News

DR Solicitors strengthens GP practice solicitor team with Legal Director appointment

DR Solicitors, a specialist healthcare law firm within DSW Legal, strengthens its GP practice and primary care expertise with the appointment of Sarah Cook as Legal Director.

Deals

SIP Building Systems completes multi-million pound acquisition of SBUK Group

SIP Building Systems Ltd (SBS) has successfully completed the multi-million pound acquisition of SBUK Group, in a transaction advised by DSW Corporate Finance’s Cardiff office.

Deals

IIC backs Coaches’ Voice with growth investment

Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership, backed by Cardiff Capital Region, has made a growth investment in Coaches’ Voice, a leading football-focused education platform for coaches, clubs and leagues, in a transaction supported by DSW Corporate Finance Cardiff.

Company News

DSW Business Planning and Integer Advisory merge to form DSW Integer

Dow Schofield Watts Business Planning has combined with Manchester-headquartered independent financial and management consultancy Integer Advisory Ltd (Integer), forming DSW Integer.

Deals

Kingsford Investments acquires majority stake in Bay Productions

Kingsford Investments has acquired a majority stake in Bay Productions, a Cardiff-based specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of large-scale scenic environments for the theatre, opera, live events and entertainment sectors.

Insights

Scandinavian Buyers and the Changing Trade Sale Landscape

Roger Esler explores how Scandinavian conglomerates and private equity-backed platforms are reshaping the trade-buyer landscape for UK SMEs.

Company News

DSW partners with Financa to Deliver Specialist M&A Training Programme

DSW Capital has partnered with Financa to deliver a tailored middle-market M&A training programme to teams across the DSW network, reinforcing the group’s ongoing investment in learning, development and deal expertise for its licensees.

Insights

The innovation hiding in plain sight within UK SMEs

Shenal Wijetunge of Dow Schofield Watts R&D Tax shares how SMEs can benefit from innovation incentives.

Insights

Why stability matters for UK innovation

Shenal Wijetunge explains more about the UK’s suitability for innovation and how SME client bases can capitalise on this.

Deals

Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services celebrate six completed transaction for Absolute Financial

Absolute Financial Group, the financial advice consolidator backed by Inflexion and Tatton Asset Management, has continued its expansion strategy through a series of acquisitions in the IFA sector.

Company News

DSW launches legal arm with appointment of new MD

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our legal offering with the launch of a dedicated new division, DSW Legal, spearheaded by James Mallender, who has been appointed Managing Director.

Deals

Haydon secures FDC-backed management buyout

Haydon, a Worcestershire-based security supplier and manufacturing business, has secured its future through a management buyout backed by FDC Debt Solutions.

Insights

How to claim R&D tax credit

Learn how to claim R&D tax credits in the UK with this comprehensive guide covering eligibility criteria, qualifying costs, available schemes, step-by-step filing, deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid. Get expert support to maximise your R&D tax relief.

Company News

Leeds Corporate Finance team expands with new hire

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team at Dow Schofield Watts has expanded with the appointment of James Clarkson as an associate.

Company News

Dow Schofield Watts shortlisted for Professional Services Company of the Year

We are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted for Professional Services Company of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026.