Shaw Gibbs, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, played a key role in Heronshaw Group’s latest acquisition, with Simon Alderwick leading the deal and providing comprehensive financial and tax due diligence on the purchase of Scottish Everlastings Limited. The transaction forms part of Heronshaw’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in the decorative goods sector and expand its presence across Europe.
Scottish Everlastings, a long-established Scottish supplier of artificial flowers known for its high-quality products and loyal customer base, will now benefit from the scale, infrastructure, and ambition of the Heronshaw Group. The acquisition is expected to unlock significant growth potential across the European market while preserving the business’s strong Scottish identity.
Shaw Gibbs’ detailed and collaborative approach ensured Heronshaw had full visibility of the financial and tax implications of the transaction. Their expert due diligence helped identify key risks and commercial opportunities, ultimately providing Heronshaw with the clarity and confidence to move forward with the deal.
Edd Shaw of Heronshaw Group commented:
“It was a real pleasure working with Simon, Clair, and the team at Shaw Gibbs. They delivered thorough, detailed, and commercially focused financial and tax due diligence, which gave us real confidence in our decision-making. Their expertise, responsiveness, and pragmatic advice were invaluable throughout the process, and their involvement was crucial to the success of the transaction.”
Simon Alderwick of Shaw Gibbs added:
“It was an excellent experience working with Edd and Heronshaw Group to support them on their acquisition of Scottish Everlastings Limited. I’m thrilled that the deal completed successfully and I’m thankful for the opportunity to advise on the transaction. I wish Edd every success with this venture.”
By offering clear, commercially focused advice and supporting a seamless process, Shaw Gibbs helped lay the foundations for long-term integration and growth—demonstrating once again their strength in guiding clients through complex, strategic acquisitions.
