Insolvency specialist and coach joins DSW Business Recovery

Insolvency specialist and coach joins DSW Business Recovery Dow Schofield Watts’ Business Recovery team in the North West has appointed Jonathan Timmis as a restructuring and turnaround consultant. Jonathan, who has over 25 years of experience as an insolvency professional and business consultant, will work on all aspects of business recovery and restructuring while also … Continued

Dow Schofield Watts expands into the Midlands

Dow Schofield Watts expands into the Midlands We are pleased to announce that we have expanded into the Midlands for the first time with the addition of insolvency and restructuring specialist Bridgewood. DSW Capital, the company which owns the Dow Schofield Watts brand, has backed a management buy-out of Bridgewood, which employs a team of … Continued

£2m grant fund aims to attract professional services teams

£2m grant fund aims to attract professional services teams Dow Schofield Watts has earmarked £2m in grant funding to attract professional services teams as it seeks to expand its UK footprint. The Dow Schofield Watts Entrepreneurship Grant scheme will be open to ‘break-out teams’ from top-tier firms who want to set up their own business … Continued

The post-Covid dilemma for professionals

The post-Covid dilemma for professionals – and why it’s time for change in the accountancy sector Pandemics and other periods of global turmoil often create lasting shifts in society and Covid is no different. The events of the past 18 months have accelerated the uptake of technology, changed the way we live and work and … Continued

Meat wholesaler Nigel Fredericks ceases trading with loss of 250 jobs

A London-based meat and poultry specialist which had been facing financial difficulties has ceased trading after failing to find a buyer. Dow Schofield Watts Business Recovery were appointed as administrators to Nigel Fredericks Trading Limited, which supplied the catering, hotel, leisure and education sectors including a number of high-profile sporting venues. The Dow Schofield Watts … Continued

Deal volumes up 25% as Dow Schofield Watts looks to further growth

Independent advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has bucked the trend with a rise of over 25 percent in the volume and value of deals it advised on during 2018. Its corporate finance and transaction services teams advised on 68 deals worth £1.07bn during the year, compared to 54 deals worth £839m in 2017. The firm … Continued