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Business consulting services
Our business consulting services can help you improve your operational performance and productivity, adding value throughout your growth life cycle.
Business process solutions
We can help you identify, understand and manage potential risks to safeguard your business and comply with regulatory requirements.
Business risk services
The relationship between a company and its auditor has changed. Organisations must understand and manage risk and seek an appropriate balance between risk and opportunities.
Cybersecurity
As organisations become increasingly dependent on digital technology, the opportunities for cyber criminals continue to grow.
Forensic and investigation services
At Grant Thornton, we have a wealth of knowledge in forensic services and can support you with issues such as dispute resolution, fraud and insurance claims.
Mergers and acquisitions
Globalisation and company growth ambitions are driving an increase in M&A activity worldwide. We work with entrepreneurial businesses in the mid-market to help them assess the true commercial potential of their planned acquisition and understand how the purchase might serve their longer- term strategic goals.
Recovery and reorganisation
Workable solutions to maximise your value and deliver sustainable recovery
Transactional advisory services
We can support you throughout the transaction process – helping achieve the best possible outcome at the point of the transaction and in the longer term.
Valuations
We provide a wide range of services to recovery and reorganisation professionals, companies and their stakeholders.

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Business resilience Retuning your business

28 Oct 2020

It's time to pause, reset, and go. We take a look at the internal enablers and external drivers to reset your business.

Assurance

Our services can strengthen your business and stakeholders' confidence. You'll receive professionally verified results and insights that help you grow.

IFRS
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of global accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for the preparation of public company financial statements. At Grant Thornton, our IFRS advisers can help you navigate the complexity of financial reporting from IFRS 1 to IFRS 17 and IAS 1 to IAS 41.
Audit quality monitoring
Having a robust process of quality control is one of the most effective ways to guarantee we deliver high-quality services to our clients.
Global audit technology
We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.

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IFRS Insights into IFRS 16

Sarah Carroll

| 24 Nov 2020

Are you ready for IFRS 16? This series of insights will help you prepare.

Tax

Our tax services help you gain trust and stay ahead, enabling you to manage your tax transparently and ethically.

Corporate and business tax
Our trusted teams can prepare corporate tax files and ruling requests, support you with deferrals, accounting procedures and legitimate tax benefits.
Direct international tax
Our teams have in-depth knowledge of the relationship between domestic and international tax laws.
Global mobility services
Through our global organisation of member firms, we support both companies and individuals, providing insightful solutions to minimise the tax burden for both parties.
Indirect international tax
Using our finely tuned local knowledge, teams from our global organisation of member firms help you understand and comply with often complex and time-consuming regulations.
Innovation and investment incentives
Dynamic businesses must continually innovate to maintain competitiveness, evolve and grow. Valuable tax reliefs are available to support innovative activities, irrespective of your tax profile.
Private client services
Our solutions include dealing with emigration and tax mitigation on the income and capital growth of overseas assets.
Transfer pricing
The laws surrounding transfer pricing are becoming ever more complex, as tax affairs of multinational companies are facing scrutiny from media, regulators and the public
Tax policy
Tax policies are constantly evolving and there are a number of complex changes on the horizon that could significantly affect your business.

Asset management
Automotive
Banking
Business services
Energy and natural resources
Healthcare
Insurance
Life sciences
Media
Not for profit
Private equity
Public sector
Real estate and construction
Retail
Technology
Telecommunications
Travel, tourism and leisure

Asset management

Increasing regulation and investor demands for returns and transparency continue to challenge the asset management sector.

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Outsourcing Changes to the Outsourcing legislation, specifically when offshoring

3 min read | 25 Jul 2022

Significant changes to the dynamic of the financial services sector in recent years have shifted the paradigms in how we work. The increased digitisation of the workforce, changes in business models, globalisation, and remote working capabilities have led to a new approach to the delivery of services.

Banking

Our global banking team are an integrated team of experienced industry professionals with in-depth knowledge of financial services institutions.

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Banking Holding banking to account: the real diversity and inclusion picture

9 min read | 16 Jun 2022

We explore how the banking sector can continue to attract, retain and nurture women to build a more diverse and inclusive future.

Business services

We have considerable expertise in advising the business services sector gained through working with many business support organisations.

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Infographic Grow workforce loyalty during the Great Resignation

22 Apr 2022

Employers must work harder than ever to grow workforce loyalty and meet the increasing demands for a purpose-led organisation.

Energy and natural resources

Energy markets worldwide are undergoing major changes. Grant Thornton can help you capitalise on opportunities to unlock your potential for growth.

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Article Climate change: planning for mandatory TCFD reporting

Raj Kumar

| 30 May 2022

TFCD reporting requirements are becoming mandatory. Here’s how retailers can get ready for reporting on climate change.

Healthcare

Demographic, organisational and resourcing issues are radically changing the global healthcare industry.

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Women in Business The power of diversity: can life sciences maintain their lead?

8 min read | 26 Jul 2022

Our Women in Business 2022 report shows that life sciences companies – in line with other mid-market businesses – are taking deliberate, necessary action to create more inclusive working practices and giving female talent access to senior positions in greater numbers than ever before.

Insurance

Following world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and changes to regulation and digitalisation, insurers must be alert to the challenges ahead.

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United States Driving an insurance carrier ecosystem strategy

Less than a minute | 08 Jun 2022

Grant Thornton’s Mathew Tierney, global head of Insurance, and Andrée Bourgon, principal for Insurance Strategy and Transactions, recently talked with John Weber of A.M. Best Co. for that company’s “Best’s Review” video series.

Life sciences

The life sciences industry reaches across biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical devices, medical technology as well as other industry sub-sectors.

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Women in Business The power of diversity: can life sciences maintain their lead?

8 min read | 26 Jul 2022

Media

The media industry is in the grip of a technological revolution as the industry responds to the shift to digital and personalisation.

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Report Technology insights Q2 2022

20 Jul 2022

What did Q2 2022 bring for technology, media, and telecommunications? Stay informed with our latest quarterly review.

Not for profit

We understand the commitment and scrutiny within this sector and will work with you to meet these challenges.

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Mid-market industries Mid-market recovery spreads to more industries

Less than a minute | 16 Sep 2021

‘Uneven’ is how we described the impact of COVID-19 on different mid-market industries – both when assessing initial destruction in H1 2020 and the early recovery in H2 2020. Midway through 2021, it is really encouraging to see some of that unevenness disappear and more industries participating in the overall recovery.

Private equity

We help businesses navigate today’s changing private equity landscape, ensuring that you can respond to ever-changing regulations and investor demands.

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Financial reporting advisory The rise of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)

Chetan Hans

| 3 min read | 30 Mar 2022

While we are seeing a rise in activity for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, what is a SPAC and what do you need to consider before entering into one?

Public sector

Across the globe, countries are moving towards leaner, more commercial, locally focused and responsive government and public sectors.

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Article Time to review funding and financing arrangements?

Wayne Butcher

| 21 Apr 2022

What does the funding landscape look like for public sector organisations in 2022?

Real estate and construction

At Grant Thornton, we aim to help you successfully read the turns of the industry and navigate this shifting landscape.

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Industries European Real Estate Podcast

1 min read | 16 Nov 2022

Jessica Patel, Tax Partner at Grant Thornton UK speaks with tax partners and directors across the network to share their insights on the real estate market and some of the challenges.

Retail

The past two years saw the retail industry experience significant disruption, however there will still be opportunities to effectively reposition for future...

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Article PSR report aims to make digital payments accessible

Paul Olukoya

| 12 Aug 2022

The PSR aims to reduce barriers to digital payments but many remain hesitant. How can payment services move forward?

Technology

Rapid change and complexity have always been hallmarks of the technology industry. And it is even more so today.

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Telecoms Can tech and telecom leverage economic headwinds

Less than a minute | 05 Sep 2022

As most businesses brace for an economic downturn, tech and telecom could see new prospects. But, to turn the headwinds to your advantage, you need to find your unique opportunities and risks.

Telecommunications

Despite facing pressure, telecommunication companies are handling the roll-out of new network technologies and an insatiable demand for bandwidth.

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Telecoms Can tech and telecom leverage economic headwinds

Less than a minute | 05 Sep 2022

As most businesses brace for an economic downturn, tech and telecom could see new prospects. But, to turn the headwinds to your advantage, you need to find your unique opportunities and risks.

Travel, tourism and leisure

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented levels of disruption to the global travel industry. As this evolves, it is unclear what recovery looks like.

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Mid-market industries Mid-market recovery spreads to more industries

Less than a minute | 16 Sep 2021

Mid-market index Global business pulse 11 Jan 2022

Grant Thornton’s index into the health of mid-sized companies indicates the mid-market recovery is now inching forward

International business Three threats the mid-market saw coming for 2023 24 May 2023

Three of the threats uppermost in the minds of business leaders in the mid-market were inflation, cyber attack, and economic slowdown.

International Business Report (IBR) New globalisation: reshaping supply chains and evolving trade routes 20 Sep 2022

Against a backdrop of rising inflation, a talent war, political upheaval and economic contraction, the mid-market is maintaining optimism over export growth.

Inflation All rise: Actions to take now to counter inflation 11 Jul 2022

We have drawn on the breadth of experience and market knowledge within Grant Thornton’s network to develop the ‘Essential action plan for managing in

Global business pulse - industry analysis Mid-market recovery spreads to more industries 16 Sep 2021

The index results for 13 key industries of the mid-market reveals a very uneven recovery from COVID-19

Global business pulse - North America Outlook smashes previous highs in North America 27 Aug 2021

US businesses recorded the highest levels of optimism, reflecting the momentum of the world’s largest economy

Global business pulse - European Union European businesses are upbeat on successful vaccination rollout 26 Aug 2021

European businesses are upbeat on successful vaccination rollout

Global business pulse - ASEAN ASEAN businesses are cautiously optimistic, but COVID-19 concerns dominate 26 Aug 2021

Business health in ASEAN countries is improving, but outbreaks of the COVID-19 Delta variant are hampering the speed of recovery.

Global business pulse - Asia Pacific China’s resilience powers Asia Pacific region 25 Aug 2021

Business health in Asia Pacific continues to mount a strong recovery.

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Press releases

Global business optimism falls as mid-market prepares for ‘unusual’ recession

16 Jan 2023

Faced with high levels of economic uncertainty, optimism among mid-market businesses has fallen 11 percentage points to 59% (down from 70% last year), according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).