UK business leaders remain cautiously optimistic about growth in 2025, with 83% expressing confidence in their own company’s prospects, according to the latest HLB Survey of Business Leaders. The survey draws on a record number of UK responses and outlines the...
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Hawsons advises PBA Applied Ecology on transition to Employee Ownership Trust
Leading advisory firm Hawsons Chartered Accountants has advised ecological consultancy PBA Applied Ecology on its successful transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), securing the business's long-term future while handing ownership to the team behind its...
Hawsons Shortlisted for Five Awards at the South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025
Hawsons is delighted to announce that its Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted in five categories at the South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025. The ceremony, hosted by Insider Media, will take place on Thursday 5 June, celebrating the region’s standout...
Director Promotions January 2025
As of 1st January 2025, the following staff members have been promoted to Directors.Jenny Brown Jenny Brown has been promoted from Senior Tax Manager to Director of Private Client Services. Jenny started her career at HM Revenue and Customs before moving into...
Emma Stuart promoted to Assistant Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st July 2024 Emma Stuart was promoted to Assistant Manager in the Audit department of our Sheffield office. Emma joined the firm in 2020 on the firm’s graduate scheme, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2023. During her...
Libby Morley promoted to Business Services Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st January 2024, Libby Morley was promoted to Business Services Manager. Libby joined Hawsons in 2013 as part of the acquisition of another local practice, Holmes Widlake. Libby qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001 and...
Hawsons Support Custom Made Kitchens Transition into an Employee Ownership Trust
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Custom Made Kitchens Limited (“CMK”), a well-established manufacturer of bespoke kitchens based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, during its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. The exiting shareholder, Keith...
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Bient Singh joins Hawsons as Audit Director
Hawsons are delighted to announce that Bient Singh has joined Hawsons as Audit Director from a local firm of chartered accountants where he was previously an Associate Director. Bient has gained range of experience during his career providing audit and accounting...
Hawsons advise Wilson Field on £4.8m sale to FRP Advisory Group
Hawsons Corporate Finance are delighted to announce that they acted as Wilson Field’s lead advisor in a £4.8m sale to FRP Advisory Group. Sheffield headquartered restructuring and debt advisory services firm Wilson Field have now been acquired by the listed, national...
Jack Parker promoted to Corporate Finance Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st July 2023 Jack Parker was promoted to Corporate Finance Manager. Jack qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2019 having previously worked in audit for a Top 10 firm before joining Hawsons the same year as an Audit Senior....
Chris Bottomley promoted to Audit Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st July 2023, Chris Bottomley was promoted to Audit Manager. After graduating from the University of Sheffield in 2016, Chris joined Hawsons to train and qualify as a Chartered Accountant. During his time at Hawsons, Chris has...









