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The corporate finance team at AAB has been ranked as Scotland’s most active M&A financial adviser for 2025. The firm maintained its top position by advising on 27 transactions during the year, according to the latest Experian MarketIQ report, narrowly ahead of Azets on 26 and K3 Capital Gr
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BTO has welcomed Donna Strong as a new partner in the firm’s real estate team, based in its Glasgow office. This senior hire follows the appointment of partner John Dunlop in the firm’s Edinburgh office last year, further strengthening BTO’s growing real estate capability.
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MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has made a raft of senior appointments and partner promotions as it continues to grow its Scotland team. In Edinburgh, the firm has appointed Stephen Thom as corporate tax partner and Joshua Williams as personal client tax director, alongside the
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Close Brothers Property Finance has appointed Stuart Heslop as consultant to support its growing regional team in Edinburgh. Mr Heslop will work closely with the Scotland and North of England teams, which are led by director Gary Ferris.
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After a decade at the helm, CodeBase co-founder Stephen Coleman OBE has transitioned to the role of group chair and chief strategy officer Jon Hope has stepped up to support as interim CEO, marking a significant leadership evolution for the tech ecosystem builder. Also, former Skyscanner leader and
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Water technology firm RSE has appointed Kes Juskowiak as its new operations director. In his role, Mr Juskowiak will focus on accelerating the adoption of RSE’s treatment solutions – both in the UK and in overseas markets – as well as strengthening customer confidence in RSE as a l
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Balfour Beatty's chief financial officer Phil Harrison will step down from the board later this year following more than 10 years in the role, the infrastructure group said today. Following an extensive search process and as part of the board’s long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, cu
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Azets' Scottish operations are set to surpass the £50 million turnover milestone for the first time, forecasting a year-end revenue of £51m. This represents a roughly 30% increase in turnover over a two-year period, driven by a combination of organic growth and the strategic acquisition
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Deloitte has revealed plans for the creation of a unified Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm following a successful partner vote. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, this regional powerhouse will consolidate 16 participating firms across more than 80 countries. While individual firms will mai
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ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has launched a new professional designation in response to rising global demand for skilled accounting, finance and business talent. The Accounting and Business Professional (ABP) is only the third designation introduced in ICAS’ 172-ye
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Armstrong Watson has expanded its offering with the launch of two specialist propositions – a financial reporting team and a fractional FD/CFO service. Together, these enhanced services provide clients with deeper technical reporting expertise and flexible, senior finance leadership.
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A partner at KPMG Australia has been fined AU$10,000 (c. £5,200) after being caught using artificial intelligence to cheat on an internal training module – ironically, one focused on the professional use of AI. The firm’s monitoring systems detected the individual uploading course
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Business confidence in Scotland rose a further four points during February to 41%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 12 points at 41%, their optimism in th
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Taylor & Martin has expanded into Aberdeen after securing a 300-home flagship development in the city’s West End. The property factor has opened its third office, in Westhill, as it moves to provide full national coverage across Scotland. The firm already has offices in both Edinburgh and
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Aberdeen-based manufacturer and rental provider of specialist industrial equipment RenQuip Ltd has announced a strategic expansion with the opening of a second operational facility in Grangemouth. The new location represents a significant strategic step for RenQuip, positioning the company at the he
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Edinburgh-based premium spirits company Rutland Square Spirits Ltd is set to expand its India distribution network through a strategic partnership with Anant Wines, its principal importer and distributor in India, led by Tushar Mehra. The agreement marks a significant next phase of growth for Rutlan
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Businesses in the Highlands and Islands have continued to perform well over the past six months despite having experienced significant challenges, according to the latest business survey commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Fieldwork was carried out between 28 October and 5 D
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