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The Deals Market in 2024: our predictions for the year ahead

In the second of our series, Roger Esler gives his forecasts for the deals market in 2024.

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M&A in 2024: our predictions for the year ahead

In the first of a series, Gregg Pendlington outlines the prospects for the deals market in the next 12 months and identifies some key trends.

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Raising business finance in a challenging market

Despite the challenging economy, plenty of debt funding is still available – though lenders are scrutinising applications more carefully.

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Vendor Assistance – What is it, and how will it help you sell your business?

On the topic of preparing for a sale, Rob Parker explains a service that helps management teams get ‘ahead of the curve’.

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The clean energy revolution: 5 trends in renewables investment

Our Corporate Finance team outline the rapid changes taking place from their report on the clean energy transition.

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SEIS changes give investors more reasons to back start-ups

Changes to the tax rules that come into force will boost funding for start-ups and give investors more incentive to back them, according to DSW Ventures.

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Selling a business in a downturn

Gregg Pendlington outlines five ways for vendors to motivate a buyer in an economic downturn and achieve the best price

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Renewables deals are at a record £119bn as energy crisis and net-zero drive M&A activity

The value of global M&A activity in the renewable energy sector reached a record £118.7bn in 2022 – a rise of 57% on the previous year, according toresearchby business advisory firmDow Schofield Watts.

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The changing face of accountancy – and my predictions for the future

James Dow co-founded challenger brandDow Schofield Wattsin 2002 – the same year that the collapse of accounting giant Arthur Andersen shook the profession to its core. Here he talks about the changes in the sector over the last two decades and his views on the future.

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Businesses at risk of breaching covenants, debt advisor warns

A toxic combination of rising costs, falling consumer demand and property values could put many businesses at risk of breaching their banking covenants.

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How to Survive a Recession 2: Tips from a Banker Who’s Been Here Before

Owen Malton – who has been through several recessions – offers some advice on how businesses can improve the odds.

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Debt vs Equity Finance: Which is the Better Option to Fund Growth?

Owen Malton outlines six key points to help you consider which type of funding is right for your business.

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How to survive a recession 1: Lessons from the past

Owen Malton looks back at previous economic downturns to see how they compare with today.

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What does 2023 hold for the deals market?

Gregg Pendlington ofDSW’sCorporate Finance teamsets out what buyers, vendors and investors can expect in the year ahead.

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Dow Schofield Watts rises to 48th position in Top 50 + 50

Dow Schofield Wattshas continued its rise in theAccountancy Age Top 50+ 50reaching 48thposition in 2022. Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the rankings “spotlight the top accounting firms in the UK”.

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Navigating the road ahead: a lender’s view

An insight from Owen Malton, Debt Advisory Partner.

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What is a Debt Advisor?

An insight from Gavin Harrison, Debt Advisory Partner.

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Stating the obvious: Covenant breaches

Gavin Harrison outlines Covenant Breaches.

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