With the country facing further weeks in lockdown, the arts organisation backed by PHD Equity Partners aims to lift the nation’s spirits with its campaign to create a Wall of Positivity. The SAA, the international arts club run by our portfolio company Teaching Art. is challenging people of all ages to paint or draw a picture of what makes them feel positive and share it with a message to others. Entry is free … Continued
We’re here to support all of our connections during this time of uncertainty. The Dow Schofield Watts Group, comprising 35 partners with an average of over 20 years’ experience, are well-placed to advise on meeting the many and varied challenges presented to your businesses by the Coronavirus pandemic. The attached flyer sets out what we’ve … Continued
RSK, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has announced the double acquisition of construction company Morrison Falklands Ltd (now trading as RSK Falkland Islands) and consulting engineering practice Nicholas O’Dwyer. The businesses, based in Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, and Dublin, Ireland, respectively, are RSK’s second and third acquisitions of … Continued
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Dow Schofield Watts expands corporate finance team Advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has expanded its North West corporate finance team with the appointment of Rachel Green as Executive. Rachel joins from Deloitte, where she spent six years working in international audit for clients including US listed companies, carrying out financial due diligence for businesses involved in acquisitions and where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant. At Dow Schofield Watts, she … Continued
DSW Angels hits milestone deal flow at 1,000 applicants for funding DSW Angels, the business angel network, is celebrating a milestone after receiving its 1,000th application for funding within two years of its launch. The business, which was started in the North but expanded to other regions in recent months, has also become one of the largest in the UK with over 100 investors. Last … Continued
Jackson Lees Group acquired by MAPD Ventures Law firm Jackson Lees Group, which has more than 280 staff across six North West offices, has been acquired by MAPD Ventures via a management buyout led by its current chief executive and chief operating officer, Brian Cullen and Joanna Kingston-Davies, for an undisclosed sum. Having received funding … Continued
Top banker joins Dow Schofield Watts to launch new service One of the North’s best known bankers has joined Dow Schofield Watts to launch a debt advisory arm. Phil Tarimo will lead the new service, DSW Debt Advisory, which is aimed at medium-sized companies seeking debt funding of £20m or above. It will initially operate from the firm’s Northern offices but the aim is to roll it out nationally. Phil, who was the North of England Regional Managing Director for … Continued
a2e Industries secures £25m long-term AS.G funding from Magnetar Capital a2e Industries has secured a £25 million term loan facility for its fast-growing aerospace grouping, Aero Services.Global group (AS.G), with a new funding package provided by Magnetar Capital (Magnetar). Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services provided financial due diligence. In addition, Close Brothers Asset Finance has … Continued
Bollington Wilson Insurers buy Prophet Trade Credit Ltd. Brokerage firm Bollington Wilson Insurers has completed a deal to buy Harrogate-based broker Prophet Trade Credit Ltd. as part of a bigger expansion plan for 2020. Dow Schofield Watts’ Corporate Finance and Transaction Support teams assisted Bollington Wilson. The sale adds over £4 million ($5.2 million) gross … Continued
BCN Group acquires Runcorn’s Polymorph BCN Group has acquired Runcorn-based digital company Polymorph, for an undisclosed sum. The merger is expected to bring BCN revenues of more than £30m per year, with Polymorph’s latest accounts showing a turnover in excess of £4m. Ed Brentnall of Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services provided financial due diligence for BCN … Continued
RSK acquires Salix: First deal of 2020 RSK, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has today announced the acquisition of river restoration and erosion control specialists Salix. The addition to the rapidly expanding RSK group is the first acquisition of 2020 and the ninth in the 2019/2020 financial year. RSK was advised … Continued
Nicole Burstow speaks with WeAreTheCity Our finance director Nicole Burstow has spoken to WeAreTheCity highlighting how changes will offer new hope for women in accountancy & create a more bright and diverse community where women can thrive. Read the article here.
Dow Schofield Watts invests in Camlee Group Dow Schofield Watts has made a strategic investment in Camlee Group, the Manchester-based corporate finance boutique which is a leading provider of business sales advice to SMEs. The deal was supported by a seven-figure debt facility from OakNorth Bank. Camlee will continue to service the SME market under its existing brand, while co-operating closely with Dow Schofield Watts, which focuses on mid-market deals and is one of … Continued
£2M Boost for Sunseekers North West sunbed and tanning shop specialist Sunseekers has secured a £2m loan from ThinCats as part of its plans to increase its presence across the region. ThinCats was introduced to the Sunseekers team by advisers Dave Graham and Philip Hodgson of Dow Schofield Watts, who had strong ties with the … Continued