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07 October 2026

    ​Are engineering and manufacturing businesses missing half the tax relief picture?

    Robert Winters

    Robert Winters

    Construction & Property Incentives Director

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    24 September 2026

    • Engineering & Manufacturing
    • Construction & Property Incentives
    How capital allowances can support engineering and manufacturing businesses

    Investing in property, plant and machinery is often essential for growth in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, but many businesses fail to maximise the tax relief available. Understanding capital allowances can help unlock valuable savings, improve cash flow and ensure investment decisions deliver their full financial benefit.

    Gavin Weanie

    Gavin Weanie

    Corporate Finance Partner

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    16 September 2026

    • Corporate Finance
    A buyer’s perspective: what listed corporates, PE-backed roll-ups & family-owned groups look for

    When business owners are preparing to sell their company, they often ask us to share insights from different types of buyers and outline the areas that they will focus on when considering an acquisition opportunity. Learn what buyers prioritise, from culture and strategic fit to growth potential, compliance and long-term value creation.

    Andrew McMillan

    Andrew McMillan

    Tax Partner & Head of Innovation Taxes

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    10 September 2026

    • Technology & Life Sciences
    • Innovation taxes
    Navigating the challenging waters of a changing R&D landscape

    Innovation remains critical to the UK’s future growth, yet many founders, scaling businesses and medium-sized enterprises are finding the R&D tax relief landscape increasingly difficult to navigate.

    Neil Wilson

    Neil Wilson

    Business Advisory Partner

    09 September 2026

    • Technology & Life Sciences
    Glasgow has a proud past of building the world’s ships. It can build the world’s hardware, too

    Glasgow was once the workshop of the world. A quarter of all ships were built on the Clyde, and for a century the city’s reputation rested on what it could make with its hands.

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