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Grant Thornton's US arm, following a majority stake sale to private equity, is exploring a potential takeover of its UK and Irish affiliates. This would be a landmark deal in the accounting sector, creating a transatlantic powerhouse.

Grant Thornton UK LLP has promoted Debbie Mayor to partner in its Scotland transaction advisory services team. Ms Mayor joined Grant Thornton in 2002 training in audit, before moving to specialise in transaction advisory services within the Scottish corporate finance team in 2006.

Grant Thornton UK LLP has promoted Heather Smallwood to tax partner in its Scotland team, as the firm sets its sights on further growth this year. Based in Aberdeen, Ms Smallwood is partner in Grant Thornton’s national global mobility services (GMS) and employment tax team and will have a spec

Grant Thornton UK LLP is reportedly exploring a potential sale of a stake in the firm to private equity investors.

The productivity of mid-sized businesses (MSB) in Scotland is being dragged down by a lack of key skills, according to new data from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP.

Grant Thornton UK LLP has released its Scotland Limited Report 2024, spotlighting the Top 100 private limited companies in Scotland and delving into the factors behind their dynamic success. This year's report is particularly significant as it represents the first full year of results in a post-COVI

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined Grant Thornton UK LLP £40,000 for failing to comply with auditing frameworks for a local authority's pension fund.

Following Grant Thornton UK’s Scotland corporate finance team’s recent success in advising on the sale of Artificial Lift Performance Limited (ALP), a provider of advanced analytics solutions for enhancing oil and gas production performance, to NASDAQ-listed ChampionX, the firm continue

Data from Grant Thornton’s 20th annual Women in Business report shows that whilst the percentage of women in senior management roles in the UK and globally has increased over the last two decades, progress remains disappointingly slow. At the current rate, parity won’t be achieved until

Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on 6 March, new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP has revealed that businesses would like to see government focus on investing in skills and training to support business growth, as the competition for talent intensifies. The firm’s latest Business Outlo

Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Stuart Preston as the new practice leader for Scotland. Mr Preston is responsible for leading and growing Grant Thornton’s team of 222 people based across the firm’s Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices. As a partner and restructuring specialist, as

Grant Thornton UK's Scotland corporate finance team has reported a successful 2023, overcoming challenging market conditions. Led by partner Neil McInnes, the team advised on 17 deals with a cumulative value of £363 million. Four of these deals involved cross-border transactions, and 11 were r

The latest Business Outlook Tracker by Grant Thornton has shown a significant decline in mid-market business sentiment in Scotland, with a notable impact on profit expectations and investment. The December survey highlights that one-third (32%) of businesses anticipate a decrease in profits over the

Many employers are finding it challenging to motivate their Gen Z workforce and are adapting their training methods to better meet the needs of their younger cohort, according to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP. The research, which analyses the responses of 2,000 people aged between 16

Grant Thornton UK has marked a record high in its apprenticeship programme this year, welcoming 213 school leavers, representing a 13% increase from the previous year’s 188 participants. This is the largest intake by the firm in its history.