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Managing cash flow in difficult times

Guy Rigby discusses managing cash flow in difficult times.

Humberts Limited, (in administration)

Smith & Williamson is advising on the restructuring and administration of Humberts Limited, the estate agency business.

The majority of Humberts offices remain open, however, it is with regret that a number of branches in North Somerset have been closed.

Smith & Williamson to merge with Oliver Freaney & Company of Dublin

Smith & Williamson, one of the leading independent investment management, financial advisory and accounting groups in the UK, and Oliver Freaney & Company, the Dublin-based firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, are delighted to announce they are to merge.  The combined firm will have an annual fee income of more than £175 million (221 million euros) and employ 1500 people across all offices.

Firm sponsors Longleat Horse Trial, 13-15 June

The Salisbury office of Smith & Williamson, the UK's 8th largest accountancy firm, is sponsoring the CIC** class at the Longleat Horse Trials, held on 13-15 June.

Tax-free cash for those who let a room in their home

Profit from summer property rentals 

Whether it's Ascot, Wimbledon, the Henley Royal Regatta or Twenty20 cricket, this summer, a flood of people will descend on the south-east, keen to attend the country's landmark events. Also visiting will be numerous overseas students looking to learn English. While some of these visitors will stay in hotels, many will want to stay in a family home.

Firm drives cash deal for creditors or motor dealership

Cash in hand: delighted creditors receive 15p in every £1 owed to them thanks to work by accountancy and financial services group. Smith & Williamson following the liquidation of motor trade dealership Charvill Brothers Ltd near London.

Restructuring & Recovery division announces North American and Central / Eastern European presence

London, Smith & Williamson, the financial services group with significant expertise in restructuring and recovery within Europe has established a joint venture with CRG Partners, a leading turnaround and restructuring services firm. CRG Partners has eight offices in the US, including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Bethesda, besides an office in Vienna, Austria.

Firm provides a range of services to Legacy Portfolio

Advised by Smith & Williamson, Legacy Portfolio ("Legacy") has completed the purchase of a portfolio of leases from a listed PLC.

New Investment Management service for Birmingham

Smith & Williamson is to open an investment management, personal financial planning and pension service in Birmingham. The new office will include over 20 financial professionals by the autumn.  The firm currently has an investment team in Worcester which is led by director, Fern Hordern. She and her team will join the new Birmingham operation, whose clients will primarily include private individuals and charities.

Five key issues which the tax working group should consider

Smith & Williamson welcomes the setting up of a new working group to look at the competitiveness of the UK tax system.

Richard Mannion, Smith & Williamson's head of national tax, suggests five key issues which the tax working group should consider.