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The importance of early exit planning

In his latest article, Corporate Finance Manager, Simon Alderwick explains why exit planning should ideally start two to five years before you intend to sell, the three traditional triggers for distressed sales, and how early preparation can significantly improve both value and deal success.

February 5, 2026

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Shaw Gibbs announces collaboration with Sutton United FC as official match-day social media partner

Shaw Gibbs teams up with Sutton United FC as the club’s match‑day social media partner and sponsor of winger, Jermaine Francis.

January 30, 2026

Shaw Gibbs steps into the Irish marketplace via a strategic partnership with Crowleys DFK

Shaw Gibbs is proud to announce a step into the Irish marketplace through a strategic partnership with Crowleys DFK. This marks Shaw Gibbs’ inaugural expansion outside of the UK, and represents a new era of cross-border collaboration.

January 14, 2026
Tractor in snow

Labour’s Christmas gift to the agricultural community

Just days before Christmas, the Labour government delivered an unexpected, and for many, much needed change of direction on its proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms for agricultural and business property. For farming families who have spent the past year facing significant uncertainty, the announcement has landed as a genuine moment of relief.

January 6, 2026

‘Rotisserie Chicken Tax’ – The new Pasty Tax?

Little things, like in this case putting a ‘hot food’ sign near a product that is potentially not intended to be served hot, can make a difference! Businesses should regularly review their tax position and seek advice, as appropriate.

December 18, 2025
Charity trading

Charities and trading: Tax and accounting considerations

‘Charities may unwittingly end up paying tax if they carry out trading activities’

December 17, 2025

Patent Box tax relief: At a glance

The Patent Box is an important tax relief designed to encourage companies to develop and commercialise patents and other qualifying intellectual property (IP) within the UK.

December 11, 2025

Registration Requirement under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)

Trustees and Directors beware! – a new Mandatory Registration Requirement under Automatic Exchange Of Information has been introduced with a deadline of 31st December 2025 and a potential penalty for late registration of up to £1,000.

December 11, 2025

R&D Claim Notification Form (CNF)

Virginia Mariscal-Rios, Corporate Tax Manager, and Will Sweeney, Associate Director for Corporate Tax, at Shaw Gibbs, take a closer look at the form used to notify and initiate R&D claims, while providing essential information.

December 10, 2025

Langdowns DFK rebrand as Shaw Gibbs

Same trusted team, now under the Shaw Gibbs brand, with wider expertise and broader services to support clients.

December 9, 2025

What our clients say

  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Oege de Moor - CEO, Semmle

  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

  • Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    OATS Limited
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