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Ewen Fleming
London Office Head & Financial Services Partner
13 July 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions - on the brink of a boomIf you plot global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity over time, a very clear pattern emerges - economic downturns are followed by spikes in M&A. Data from the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances reveals five increases in M&A activity over the last 35 years (in 1986, 1994, 2003, 2009 and 2014) each linked to an economic crisis. Our Financial Services team explore.
Alan Hamilton
Corporate Finance Director
08 January 2021
Debt funding: accessing the opportunitySince the initial lockdown back in March 2020, banks understandably have prioritised their efforts in supporting existing customers. As we now return to a national lockdown, many businesses will understandably be concerned about their immediate cash flow. Alan Hamilton, Corporate Finance Director, discusses further.
Alan Hamilton
Corporate Finance Director
17 December 2020
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and access to other fundingOn Thursday 17 December 2020 the Chancellor announced a welcome extension to the deadline for applications to its government-backed loan schemes.
Graham Alexander
Partner and Head of Corporate Finance
09 November 2020
Selling your business: will we see higher Capital Gains Tax in 2021?Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant uncertainty for many businesses, the Chancellor has already indicated that he will be looking to implement measures to reduce the deficit. With no Autumn budget this year it is anticipated that the budget next year (date yet to be determined, but Spring 2021 is a likelihood) will bring about measures from the Treasury which will look to address the significant levels of public borrowing.
Graham Alexander
Partner and Head of Corporate Finance
18 August 2020
Preparing your business for the new normal – the importance of an operational reviewAt this challenging time for businesses across the globe, it’s more important than ever to find time to stop, take a step back and look at your business properly. Graham Alexander, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, discusses the importance of carrying out an operational review.
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