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Deals

Dow Schofield Watts advises on retrofit specialists’ private equity investment from Cordovan Capital

Dow Schofield Watts’ Midlands office has advised JPS Projects, a leading provider of specialist retrofit services with operations in Manchester, Chesterfield and Hemel Hempstead, on its private equity investment from Cordovan Capital Management. 

Deals

Danish Renewtech acquires Harrogate-based Intelligent Servers

Renewtech, a Denmark-headquartered provider of sustainable IT hardware, has acquired Harrogate-based Intelligent Servers.

Company News

DSW Capital delivers strong half-year performance with continued revenue growth and platform expansion

DSW Capital, the business advisory platform behind Dow Schofield Watts and DR Solicitors, has delivered resilient results for its half year ending 30th September 2025, reflecting the scalability of its pioneering model.

Company News

Dow Schofield Watts boosts North West presence with Manchester office expansion

We are pleased to announce we have expanded our presence in Manchester with a permanent office in the heart of the city centre.

Deals

Project Better Energy announces acquisition of Photon Energy and EG Solar

Project Better Energy (“PBE”), one of the UK’s leading solar, battery and EV technology groups, is pleased to announce the acquisitions of Photon Energy and Elco Group (trading as EG Solar).

Insights

What to Know Before Raising Debt: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Gavin Harrison outlines the key steps business owners should take before going to market to raise debt.

Company News

DSW Capital: MelloMonday Webinar – Investor Presentation

Shru Morris, CEO, and Pete Fendall, CFOO, present on MelloMonday Zoom Webinar with an investor presentation followed by Q&A.

Deals

ANS Group acquires Oxford-based solutions specialist

ANS Group, an IT service management company based in Manchester, expands with the acquisition of Sci-Net Business Solutions.

Insights

How to Find the Right Lending Partner: An Advisor’s Guide

Gavin Harrison shares expert insights on how business owners can find the right debt raising lending partner to support long-term growth.

Company News

Holly Payne appointed as Head of Recruitment at Dow Schofield Watts

We are pleased to share Holly Payne has been appointed as Head of Recruitment, reinforcing our commitment to empowering entrepreneurial talent and expanding our pioneering platform model.

Deals

Primepak Foods acquired by Kiril Mischeff Group

Dow Schofield Watts Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team has advised the shareholders of Primepak Foods on its sale to leading food and beverage supplier Kiril Mischeff Group.  

Insights

Employee Ownership Trusts: What does the future hold?

In this final part of Roger Esler’s deep dive into EOTs, he sheds light on the future of EOTs and current market trends, before concluding whether an EOT is right for you.

Deals

Foresight invests in Graham + Sibbald, supporting a further key acquisition

Foresight Group (“Foresight”), a prominent regional private equity manager, has announced an investment in Graham + Sibbald, one of the UK’s fastest-growing firms of chartered surveyors and property consultants.

Insights

Employee Ownership Trusts: What are the alternatives?

Building on part one, Roger Esler explores different exit strategies that business owners might find more suitable for their needs, and he outlines ways to enhance EOT structures.

Insights

Employee Ownership Trusts: A Silver Bullet or a Shot in the Foot?

Roger Esler explores the myths and realities behind EOTs explaining how they may not be the right exit strategy for your business.

Company News

Former Wales Rugby Union captain and Cardiff Rugby star Ellis Jenkins joins Dow Schofield Watts in Cardiff

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ellis Jenkins (the former Cardiff Rugby and Wales Rugby Union captain) who has been appointed as Corporate Relations Lead.

Deals

Dow Schofield Watts advises on Avacta PLC’s strategic divestment of its Diagnostics Division

Dow Schofield Watts advised on the sale of Coris Bioconcept SRL (“Coris”) by Avacta Group PLC (“Avacta” or the “Company”) to an Indian-listed company, 3B BlackBio Dx Ltd (“3B BlackBio”), which formally completed on 29 August 2025 following the satisfaction of all closing conditions.

Company News

North West Corporate Finance team celebrates significant year with senior promotions

We are pleased to announce three senior promotions in the corporate finance team following a year of significant deal activity.