Why I chose to replace big law with consultancy work Elizabeth Duan, director of legal services at DR Solicitors, shares how stepping away from a career in large law firms and becoming a consultant has enabled her to shape her career with both ambition and flexibility. After qualifying as a solicitor in 2014, I practised …
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Flexibility and Work-Life Balance at Dow Schofield Watts It’s National Work Life Week 2025, and Ellen Little, Founding Partner at the business planning team here at Dow Schofield Watts, reflects on the transformative power of flexible working within their business. What began as a response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into …
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A chance to shape your success: Why make the move from the Big Four to Dow Schofield Watts? At Dow Schofield Watts, we’re all about giving ambitious pioneers the platform to lead their own businesses and realise their entrepreneurial goals. We recently caught up with Keith Benson, co-founder and partner at DSW Ventures, about his …
The view from Cardiff – reflections on the first year It’s approaching a year since Koo Aseeley and Michael Dunn launched Dow Schofield Watts’ Corporate Finance team in Wales & the South West. Here, they reflect on their journey. What are your highlights? Koo: It’s been an absolutely fantastic first year! Joining such a forward-thinking …
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Our journey into DSW: Harry Walker of DSW Corporate Finance The founder of DSW’s corporate finance team in the Midlands explains how he became a partner with DSW launching the service with the help of his five colleagues and support from the DSW Breakout Incentive Scheme. Why were you looking to start your own business? …
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Talent, Legacy, and Direction: DSW Transaction Services on growing a team from within Our first two blogs with DSW Transaction Services centred around the founding partners, Ed Brentnall and Catriona Lang, their North-West roots and their passion for top-quality work. In this final instalment, we’ll explore their dedication to fostering home-grown talent and continuing their …
Our journey into DSW: Robin Tarling of DSW Bridgewood Bridgewood, a specialist insolvency and restructuring firm, joined the Dow Schofield Watts network following a management buy-out backed by DSW Capital plc and is the first network member in the Midlands. Robin Tarling, founder and Managing Director, talks about their journey and explains why the DSW …
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My journey into DSW: Will Baxter of DSW Corporate Finance Will joined Dow Schofield Watts in 2018 from Grant Thornton, to launch a specialist corporate finance service for the Hospitality and Leisure sector with his business partner Payam Keyghobadi. Being able to focus on a specialist industry rather than the day-to-day running of an office …
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My journey into DSW: Ellen Little of DSW Business Planning In 2018, Ellen and her business partner Rebecca joined the DSW Network, bringing with them their existing business, formerly known as JL advisory. After a rename to Dow Schofield Watts Business Planning, they continued operating from their Stockport office and have since grown their business …
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Our journey into DSW: Cat & Ed of DSW Transaction Services In 2008 Ed, Cat and Chris had been working at PwC for 9 years. Frustrated with the internal politics, and searching for an exciting opportunity, they were in the right place and the right time when Cat became aware of an opportunity to start …
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