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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Historic Cheshire hotel saved from closure, protecting 60 jobs

Forest Hills Hotel in Frodsham, Cheshire, has been rescued from insolvency, saving 60 local jobs.

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Dow Schofield Watts advises on the sale of Tidal Training to Realise

Specialist healthcare training provider Tidal Training has been acquired by Realise Training Group in a deal that will strengthen both organisations and improve the services they offer for tens of thousands of learners.

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Dow Schofield Watts advises the shareholders of the Access Building Products Group on its cross-border sale to Röko AB

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance in Yorkshire advised Access Building Products Group on a cross-border deal.

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APEM Group expands presence with American acquisition

APEM Group opens a new road into the American market by acquiring CSA Ocean Sciences, a US-based marine environmental consultancy business.

Deals

Arc Group acquires Skye Cloud

Arc Group acquires UK-based Skye Group that delivers trusted technology and infrastructure solutions to a wide-range of clients.

Deals

Alba Trees acquires Scottish bare root tree nursery

Alba Trees, a leading UK-wide supplier of cell-grown broadleaf trees, hedging and woodland management solutions and portfolio company of Cibus Capital, has acquired Christies of Fochabers, a well-established bare root tree nursery based in Scotland.

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Alpine Fire acquires Kent-based specialist fire protection business

Alpine Group, the Bury-based provider of fire suppression and detection services, has acquired Channel Fire, specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection measures.

Deals

Foresight Group invests in contemporary café group Federal Café & Bar

Foresight Group recently announced its £3.0 million investment in Federal Café (“The UK’s number 1 Coffee Shop”).

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