Dow Schofield Watts launches corporate finance service in the Midlands Financial advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its presence in the Midlands with the launch of a new corporate finance team. Harry Walker leads the three-strong team, which includes Fahim Kassam and Daniel Chouciño, who have all joined from FRP Corporate Finance. They … Continued
The clean energy revolution: 5 trends in renewables investment Connor Monaghan from Dow Schofield Watts’ Corporate Finance team, author of a report on the clean energy transition, outlines the rapid changes taking place As the world shifts away from fossil fuels in the race to achieve net zero, renewable energy will be the central pillar … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts supports Circus Starr for the 8th year! Our North West Corporate Finance team has continued its ongoing support for Circus Starr for the 8th year running! The charity, which brings all the fun of the circus to children and families that may have found this difficult in the past, has created a … Continued
Four promotions in Dow Schofield Watts’ corporate finance team Dow Schofield Watts has made four promotions in its award-winning North West corporate finance team. Callum Sellar and Tom Dutton have been promoted to Director, while Ross Thomas has been made Associate Director and Alex Odlin has become Manager. All joined Dow Schofield Watts having previously … Continued
Selling a business in a downturn Gregg Pendlington, Partner of Dow Schofield Watts’ North West corporate finance team, outlines five ways for vendors to motivate a buyer in an economic downturn and achieve the best price In an economic downturn, business confidence decreases and buyers become naturally more cautious. With less competition, prices start to … Continued
DSW celebrates its young talent with two award nominations Dow Schofield Watts’ young business talent has been recognised in two categories of the Insider North West Young Professionals Awards 2023. DSW‘s Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted in the Young Professional Team of the Year category. Eight of the 14-strong team – Connor Monaghan, … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts ranks at #11 in the UK deals adviser league in 2022 Dow Schofield Watts was the 11th most active corporate finance adviser in the UK in 2022, according to new figures from Experian. Its Market IQ’s M&A Review showed the firm advised on 79 deals nationally during the year – an increase … Continued
What does 2023 hold for the deals market? Gregg Pendlington of DSW’s Corporate Finance team sets out what buyers, vendors and investors can expect in the year ahead. What does 2023 hold for the deals market? 2023 will not deliver the same deal volumes as in the bumper year of 2021 – but if the … Continued
DSW leaps to 6th in UK corporate finance rankings and 9th in Scotland Dow Schofield Watts was the UK’s sixth most active corporate finance advisor in the first nine months of the year – up from 13th position last year, according to the latest Experian Market IQ report. The report also shows the firm leapt … Continued
Renewables specialist joins Edinburgh corporate finance team Dow Schofield Watts has expanded its recently opened Edinburgh office with the appointment of Adam Widerkiewicz as corporate finance manager. Adam, who has nine years of experience in finance, joins from EDF Renewables where he was a mergers and acquisitions specialist helping the company to build its ‘green … Continued
Land of opportunity? 4 key trends in the Scottish deals market Tom Faichnie of Dow Schofield Watts Scotland highlights some current developments and discusses the future prospects for M&A 1. SMEs need to find ways to boost their value SMEs are the bedrock of the Scottish economy and we have lots of very successful small … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts Celebrates Women in the Professional Services Industry In celebration of Businesswomen’s Week, we have asked our team members at Dow Schofield Watts to share their passions, achievements, and any nuggets of wisdom with women who are considering or already have a career in the professional services industry. To best explain to you … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts shortlisted in four categories in Yorkshire Dealmaker Awards Dow Schofield Watts is continuing its success during the awards season with another four nominations, this time for the Yorkshire Insider Dealmaker Awards. The transaction services team, which is led by Sophie Colloby, has been nominated for The Transaction Services Team of the Year … Continued
Insider name MAPD Group’s acquisition of Bermans as Deal of the Month Insider has named The MAPD Group‘s acquisition of Bermans (a Liverpool and Manchester-based firm specialising in commercial law) as the Deal of the Month. MAPD now has a 75 per cent stake in Bermans with 25 per cent retained by Bermans’ partners to … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts shortlisted in four categories in North West Dealmaker Awards Dow Schofield Watts has been nominated in four categories at this year’s North West Insider Dealmaker Awards which has seen a record number of entries in 2022. It is in the running for Flotation of the Year in recognition of its successful IPO … Continued