Corporate Finance

If you are buying, selling or developing a business, planning for succession, or changing the structure to reduce tax liability, expert advice is crucial to ensure that you maximise financial efficiency and remain compliant with legislation.

Many of the clients we help to buy a business remain loyal clients and benefit from our ongoing support, because of our commitment to providing exceptional advice at a reasonable price.

We can assist your business with:

  • Company restructuring
  • Raising finance
  • Securing loans
  • Accessing government grants
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Management buy-ins and buy-outs
  • Valuing your business
  • Due diligence
  • Providing introductions to qualified insolvency advisers
  • Exit strategy planning

Deals and negotiations can be both time-consuming and complex to manage. We can act as the main point of contact on your behalf, dealing with external parties such as banks, law firms and HMRC, performing rigorous checks at all stages and protecting your interests.

LATEST NEWS FROM Bishops

August 27, 2026

Cost of business crisis for British SMEs

UK businesses are facing a “cost of business crisis”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Its new cost-stack calculator shows government policy alone has pushed up an average firm's expenses by 70% over the past decade, adding roughly £827,000 a year in costs for a typical mid-sized business. About a quarter of the rise stems from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, with the higher minimum wage and mandatory pension auto-enrolment also major contributors.
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August 26, 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax first quarter statistics published

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.
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