Hawsons Corporate Finance is a dedicated team of experienced Corporate Finance specialists who provide the full range of independent deal advisory and transaction support services to our clients and external funders.

Our principal services include advising clients in buying and selling businesses as well as raising finance for expansion and general financial restructuring. We also have significant expertise in carrying out financial due diligence assignments having worked for both UK and international acquirers and a range of leading providers of debt and equity finance. To see a selection of our recently completed deals click here.

Operating from our Sheffield, Doncaster and Northampton offices we have extensive experience and contacts in the Yorkshire and East Midlands corporate finance markets which we draw on to add value to your transaction. In addition through our membership of the HLB International network we have access to corporate finance opportunities and high quality corporate finance advice in more than 100 countries

We recognise that every assignment is different but by adopting an approach tailored to the specific needs of each individual client we are able to add commercial value to your transaction by bringing a wealth of practical experience, technical skills and working with you every step of the way to successfully complete the transaction.

• Business acquisition advice
  Buying a business - Growth by acquisition continues to be an attractive option for ambitious businesses. Hawsons provides practical corporate finance advice throughout the process, starting from a strategic review of acquisition targets through to post-acquisition integration. Click here to read more.


• Business disposals
  Selling a business - Our role in the disposal process is to manage the transaction on your behalf so that the best possible terms are achieved for you. We have a considerable amount of research material and contacts available to us and can assist in the identification of an appropriate buyer. We will present your business in a professional manner and negotiate the best price and terms for you. We provide proactive advice on commercial and tax issues. Click here to read more.


• Raising finance
  Access to funds in order to finance acquisitions and expansion is a key feature of the growth and development of a business. Hawsons Corporate Finance are aware of the alternative sources of finance that are available and are well known to the providers of venture capital, development capital, project finance and working capital. We can assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and business plans and present these to potential funders on your behalf. Click here to read more.


• Due diligence
  Hawsons Corporate Finance adopt a risk-based approach to due diligence investigations so that our work is directed to those areas that are considered to be high risk. The output of our work is a focused report that addresses the issues that are relevant to the investor. Click here to read more.


• Management buy-outs/buy-Ins
  MBOs & MBIs tend to be once in a lifetime transactions for the managers concerned, and they are unlikely to have experienced the issues associated with such a transaction. We have advised on numerous buy-outs and are able to bring this experience to your particular situation.


• Share and business valuations
  Valuations are often required as part of corporate finance advice for a transaction or for taxation purposes. Our specialists have extensive experience of valuing shares and businesses on both a commercial and taxation basis. Click here to read more.


• Taxation
  Tax planning and the effective structuring of a transaction from a tax perspective is an important aspect of any transaction. We have dedicated specialists who provide first class tax advice, so that the tax burden on a transaction, both corporate and personal, is minimised.