EQ celebrates £300m corporate finance success

Scottish accountancy firm EQ Chartered Accountants has revealed that it has reached completion of corporate finance assignments worth £300 million in just two years.

The firm said it is currently completing around 50 deals a year for UK-based and international clients, most of them between £1 million and £25 million.

EQ, which has offices in Dundee, Forfar and Glenrothes and Cupar, has access to international support through its membership of Kreston International, which gives clients vital local information when they are looking internationally.

It’s workforce of 100 staff and 15 Partners, including five Chartered Tax Advisors and a a Corporate Finance partner in each office, work with clients whether they are securing finance to buy a new business, land, buildings and machinery or dealing with succession planning, valuations or selling the business.

Ross Oliphant, Partner and Chartered Tax Advisor in EQ’s Glenrothes office, said: “We are specialists when it comes to helping clients achieve their business and personal goals, whether it be acquiring, raising capital, restructuring or selling.

“We have a breadth of experience in Corporate Finance; our specialists understand the personal and emotional aspects of every corporate transaction. We apply original thinking alongside our strong technical expertise and in-depth understanding and knowledge of the tax environment to ensure the best outcome for the client.

“That experience is strengthened by our strong network of contacts with niche providers across all sectors, from Engineering and Construction to Healthcare and Leisure, all of whom are fundamental to our success and who add value to our client offer.”