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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Rising through the ranks with Dow Schofield Watts Katie Walton, Dow Schofield Watts’s Brand & Marketing Manager, joined in 2018. Here she discusses her role, the changes she has seen, and her involvement in the firm’s ESG strategy. How did you come to join DSW? The business was looking for someone with a blend of …
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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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The ESG journey: setting goals and breaking barriers With businesses increasingly judged on their values and actions, Pete Fendall, Chief Operations Officer, shares insights into the development of DSW’s Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) framework. How did you develop the ESG Framework? Over the past five years, ESG has gained significant prominence as people have …
Life after the ‘Big Four’ with DSW Capital plc Pete Fendall is Business Development & Operations Director with DSW Capital plc. Since leaving Big Four firm Deloitte in 2021, he has helped to deliver its IPO on AIM, drive the growth of the business and develop its ESG strategy. We talk to Pete about his …
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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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