DSW Capital

DSW FY revenues jump 62% following DR Solicitors acquisition

Manchester-based DSW Capital has reported that revenues rose by a “record” 62% to £25.8m in the year to 31 March, as the firm prioritised M&A activity, productivity and its entry into the legal sector with the acquisition of DR Solicitors. The DR Solicitors deal, which was completed in November 2024,…

Read More »

DSW Capital appoints new CEO designate

DSW Capital has announced that Shru Morris, who joined the group as deputy CEO in August 2024, has today been appointed CEO designate. Morris will succeed James Dow on 1 April 2025, when he steps down as CEO.  She is a highly experienced finance professional and CEO with a strong…

Read More »

DSW Capital network revenues rise to £7.8m in H1 FY25

DSW Capital has reported H1 FY25 network revenues of £7.8m, an increase from £7.3m in H1 FY24. This resulted in total income from licensees of £1.1m (H1 FY24: £1.1m) and adjusted pre-tax profit of £0.1m (H1 FY24: £0.2m). The group attributed this positive performance to strong levels of M&A activity…

Read More »

Today’s news in brief – 5/7/2024

The ACCA has urged the new Labour government to focus on finance and economics in the first 100 days after Keir Starmer’s landslide victory. They recommend addressing economic, fiscal, and corporate governance issues, improving HMRC, boosting business confidence, and supporting small businesses. The ACCA highlights a significant skills gap and…

Read More »

DSW’s network revenue dips to £16m in FY24

DSW Capital, owner of the Dow Schofield Watts brand, has seen its network revenue fall 12.5% to £16m during the year ended 31 March.  The company attributed this result to the continued trading challenges its licensees have experienced as a result of the SME M&A Market being subdued throughout the…

Read More »

DSW Capital appoints new deputy CEO

DSW Capital has announced that Shrutisha Morris will join the board as deputy CEO on 1 August 2024. She joins from Pick Everard, where she was CFO and responsible for working with stakeholders across the group. Previously she spent seven years at the law firm Napthens, joining as finance director…

Read More »

Dow Schofield Watts launches R&D tax relief service

Financial advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its tax practice with the addition of a new service to advise on R&D tax relief and other innovation tax incentives. It will be led by Shenal Wijetunge, who joins from Signature Group and who has 10 years’ experience in R&D…

Read More »

Dow Schofield Watts launches DSW Principal Partners

Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded with the launch of DSW Principal Partners (DSWPP), which will offer access to “highly skilled” C-suite professionals on a fractional basis. According to the firm, the strategic staffing solution enables companies to fill specific roles or complete tasks without needing full-time hires, “optimising costs…

Read More »

DSW acquires Lancashire-based STS Europe

Financial advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has expanded its tax practice with the acquisition of a Lancashire company that specialises in advising high-net worth individuals. Burscough-based STS Europe, which is one of the leading firms of its type in the North, advises clients including UK-resident non-domiciles on matters such as…

Read More »

Today’s news in brief – 20/09/2023

Kroll has been named the administrator of Heath Springs and Components, a manufacturer of professional-grade springs, clips, and precision formed metal components based in Redditch. The company supplies critical components to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. The appointment was made due to cash flow pressures caused by…

Read More »