Philip Hodgson

Dow Schofield Watts

DSW Capital plc, owner of the Dow Schofield Watts brand, is a fast growing, mid-market, challenger professional services network. Dow Schofield Watts offers a broad range of services including corporate finance, financial due diligence, business recovery, management and strategy, VAT and tax advisory, forensic services and wealth management. We also offer equity finance through our investment arm, PHD Industrial Holdings. Dow Schofield Watts' award-winning teams in the North West and North East of England are amongst the most experienced in their fields, with professionals drawn from diverse backgrounds in Big 4 accountancy practices, investment banking and industry. Established in 2002 by its three founding partners, Dow Schofield Watts continues to grow and further develop its services. Our responsive, proactive and accessible approach, together with our experience and contacts, enables us to provide the best possible outcomes for clients. A partner-led service, high quality advice and reputation for achieving results make us the advisor of choice for corporates, SMEs and private equity firms alike. DSW have an impressive track record of success - over last decade alone the aggregate deal value exceeds £4.0 billion. Specialities Private Equity, Securing Investment, MBO, MBIs, Company Sales, Corporate Acquisitions, Development Capital, Debt Advisory, Public to Private, Raising Capital, Equity Release, Cross-border Transactions, Exit Strategy, Financial Due Diligence, Equity Finance, Transaction Services, Forensic Accounting, Management and Strategy, Business Sales, VAT