Hawsons Chartered Accountants has advised on the transition to employee ownership of Barnsley-based construction group comprising DSM Roofing Ltd and Dibsa Structures Ltd. DSM Roofing is a specialist building envelope contractor, offering services including roofing,...
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UK Spending Review 2025 and the Impact on Different Sectors
On 11 June 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a landmark Spending Review, where she pledged to increase departmental spending by 2.3% per year in real terms. An additional £190 billion is to be allocated to public services, sectors such as healthcare, transport...
UK Spending Review – How the Property & Construction Sector is Expected to Benefit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review on 11th June 2025 laid out ambitious plans to help boost the UK’s property and construction sector. With a historic investment pledged towards affordable housing, along with commitments to improve warmth in UK homes, the...
UK Business Leaders Eye Growth in 2025 but Brace for Economic and Cyber Risks
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...
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...
Hawsons Advises Pest Control Supermarket.com on Transition to Employee Ownership
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Pest Control Supermarket.com through their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. 10.01.2025: Hawsons has advised Pest Control Supermarket.com (PCS) on its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT),...
Will Rose appointed Head of Risk & Governance
Will Rose Will Rose has been appointed Head of Risk & Governance at Hawsons Wealth Management. Will studied Environmental Studies at Sheffield Hallam University completing his degree in 2007. Will started his career as a Technical Support Adviser in 2008 before...
David Owens becomes Managing Partner of the Northampton office
David Owens Following David Cairns’ retirement on 31 December 2024, we are delighted to announce that David Owens has been promoted to Managing Partner of the Northampton office as of 1 January 2025. David joined the firm in 2007 and trained and qualified with...
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...