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DSW Corporate Finance advises on management buyout of Leading Edge UK

DSW has advised on the Leading Edge UK management buyout, supporting the management team in acquiring the business from its Australian parent and transitioning it to full UK management ownership.

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DSW Transaction Services strengthens Solent team with Senior Adviser appointment

DSW Transaction Services has strengthened its team in the Solent with the appointment of Peter Vandervelde as Senior Adviser, bringing extensive experience in transaction services and due diligence.

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Double promotion for DSW Corporate Finance team in Cardiff

We’re pleased to announce two well-deserved promotions within our Cardiff Corporate Finance team, with Benjamin Nix promoted to Senior Associate and Joshua Morris to Senior Analyst.

Deals

DSW advises Alpine Group on acquisition of Richmond Fire Engineers

Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance has advised Alpine Group on its acquisition of Richmond Fire Engineers, marking the third acquisition on which the team has advised the fire protection group.

Deals

DSW advises B&S Group on sale to Ipsum Group

Dow Schofield Watts has advised the shareholders of B&S Group on its sale to Ipsum Group, strengthening Ipsum’s Power division and expanding its electrical engineering and power infrastructure capabilities.

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Dow Schofield Watts supports Kisaco Research on its sale to Forge

Dow Schofield Watts has provided vendor financial due diligence to Kisaco Research in connection with its acquisition by US-based Forge, a leading global B2B events and media group.

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Dow Schofield Watts Midlands corporate finance team passes £300m deal value milestone

We are pleased to share that DSW’s Midlands corporate finance team has passed £300m in aggregate deal value, marking a major milestone three years after its formation.

Deals

DSW supports Climate Care Solutions on two acquisitions

Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services supports Climate Care Solutions in its acquisitions of Northern Shire Facilities Management and Catering Partnership.

Deals

DSW advises Draintech Services (Midlands) on sale to Ipsum

Dow Schofield Watts’ Corporate Finance team has advised the shareholders of Draintech Services (Midlands) Limited on its sale to utilities group Ipsum.

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DSW Integer has moved!

DSW Integer is delighted to announce the relocation of its office from Stockport to new premises at 49 King Street, Manchester.

Insights

The right time to sell? When the right buyer wants to buy?

When is the right time to sell a business? DSW co-founder Mark Watts shares his perspective on building value, acquisitions, succession planning and being ready when the right buyer comes along.

Deals

Foresight invests in Mulberry Bush Nursery Group

Foresight Group has invested in Mulberry Bush Nursery Group, a Greater Manchester nursery operator, to support its growth across the North of England through organic development and strategic acquisitions.

Company News

DSW Legal expands into employment law with DSW Apex

DSW Legal, the legal division of business advisory group Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), has welcomed Apex Employment Solicitors as its first licensee.

Insights

Innovation Q&A with Shenal Wijetunge

Businesses can spend months solving technical problems without recognising the potential innovation involved. Shenal Wijetunge explains what to look for, why timing matters and how better conversations can uncover overlooked opportunities.

Deals

Brand K Group acquires Utopia Furniture Ltd

Dow Schofield Watts has provided corporate finance advice to Brand K Group on its acquisition of Utopia Furniture Ltd, a leading British bathroom furniture manufacturer based in Wolverhampton.

Deals

Koto acquires international creative studio Stereo to strengthen global creative capabilities

Dow Schofield Watts advised Koto on its acquisition of Stereo, a 60-person international creative studio, strengthening its global brand and creative capabilities.

Deals

Absolute Financial Group acquires Platinum Independent Financial Services

Dow Schofield Watts advised Absolute Financial Group on its acquisition of Platinum Independent Financial Services, adding £280m of assets under advice and strengthening its North West presence.

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DSW advises leading UK food processor on investment from private investor to further strengthen UK food resilience

Fylde Fresh and Fabulous (FFF), a leading specialist potato and vegetable processor supplying many of the UK’s best-known food manufacturers, has been acquired by Chiltern Capital, a UK private investment firm, to support its next phase of growth.