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

July 16, 2026

New proposals to tackle Electronic Sales Suppression

The government is consulting on potential measures that target Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS). Proposals include the introduction of new software standards for Point of Sale systems. Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS) involves businesses using software or devices to manipulate Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems to hide transactions and evade tax.
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July 15, 2026

UK hiring trends

The June 'UK Report on Jobs' shows subdued business confidence driving a preference for short-term staff. Temporary staff billings rose at the steepest rate in over three years, while permanent staff appointments continued to decline, although at a much slower pace than in May.
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