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08 November 2021
COP26 - moving from rhetoric to realityIt’s half-time in the two-week push to galvanise the world’s leaders into keeping the 1.5°C global warming ambition set out in the Paris Agreement alive, with negotiations at COP26 set to continue today following a rest day on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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