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

March 9, 2026

ICAEW Says Stability in the Tax System Needed to Support Entrepreneurship

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in the UK is too uncertain and expensive, and more stability in the tax system is needed. Their comments were in response to the government’s call for evidence on how the tax system can better support entrepreneurs.
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March 5, 2026

New FCA Rules for Buy Now Pay Later

Unregulated Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) agreements will fall under full FCA regulation from 15 July 2026. For the first time, BNPL lenders will need to meet the same expectations as other consumer-credit providers. With almost 11 million UK adults using BNPL in 2024, according to an FCA survey, this is a significant change.
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