Insights

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”.

Focused recruitment initiative for school leavers and graduates

Dow Schofield Watts named one of top 20 rising stars in new mid-tier power index

Dow Schofield Watts has been ranked in the top 20 in a new mid-tier power index which aims to place a spotlight on the accountancy sector’s best mid-tier performers and rising stars.

The Furniture Recycling Group secures investment from RetourMatras

The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team has advised specialist mattress recycling and circular economy company, The Furniture Recycling Group, on a cross-border strategic investment from Netherlands firm, RetourMatras.

Pre-Pack Saves 32 Jobs at Chester’s Boujee Bar & Restaurant

A Chester bar and restaurant described as ‘Instagram heaven’ has been sold in a pre-pack deal that will save the jobs of all 32 staff.

Reading office advises on 9 deals in ‘buoyant’ first year

The Reading office of Dow Schofield Watts has reported a ‘buoyant’ first year, having advised on nine completed corporate finance deals with a total value of over £50m.

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.

DSW Capital AIMS high with latest award nomination

DSW Capital plc is continuing its streak of award nominations with its shortlisting for the AIM Award in the ‘Best Newcomer’ category.

Banana Tree Acquired by the Big Table Group

Banana Tree, a fast-casual pan-Asian chain, has been acquired by the Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.

Sorted secures £3m loan funding

The Manchester-based software business has secured a £3m loan funding to support its growth and expansion plans.

ITS Technology Group acquires NextGenAccess

Wholesale full fibre provider ITS Technology Group has completed the acquisition of dark fibre specialist NextGenAccess Ltd.

New figures place Dow Schofield Watts in top 10

Citation Group acquires SureFoot Solutions

The Citation Group – the Wilmslow-based support services provider – has strengthened its food hygiene and health and safety consultancy services with the acquisition of SureFoot Solutions.

MAPD Group acquires law firm Bermans

The MAPD Group has announced the majority stake acquisition of Bermans, a Liverpool and Manchester-based law firm specialising in commercial law.

Navigating the road ahead: a lender’s view

An insight from Owen Malton, Debt Advisory Partner.

Sun Capital-backed Fletchers Group acquires Minton Morrill

Fletchers Group – the North West-based law firm backed by Sun Capital – has acquired Minton Morrill, a Leeds-based firm specialising in complex medical negligence claims and Court of Protection work.

Senior bankers join debt advisory team

DSW Debt Advisory – which helps companies to raise debt funding – has made two new senior appointments.

Foresight Group sells Mi Healthcare to Probo Medical

Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services in the North West provided Vendor Due Diligence services in respect of the recent disposal of UK-based Mi Healthcare to US-based Probo Medical (part of Avista Capital Partners).