Question 1

Which company did DSW Legal launch with as its first licensee?

Accepted Answer

DSW Legal launched earlier this year and secured Apex Employment Solicitors as its first licensee, known as DSW Apex.

Question 2

How much equity funding did DSW Capital provide to support the acquisition of Integer Advisory?

Accepted Answer

DSW Capital provided £360,000 of equity funding to support the acquisition of Integer Advisory by the licensee Dow Schofield Watts Business Planning LLP.

Question 3

What stake and income arrangements did Dsw Capital take in the combined DSW Integer business?

Accepted Answer

Dsw Capital retained licence-fee income from the enlarged business and took an equity interest in the combined entity, which will trade as DSW Integer, increasing its direct exposure to licensee growth.

Question 4

Which firm became the first licensee of DSW Legal under DSW Capital’s licensing model?

Accepted Answer

Apex Employment Solicitors became the first licensee of DSW Legal, the legal arm of DSW Capital’s Dow Schofield Watts business advisory network.

Question 5

How much equity funding did DSW Capital commit on 1 July 2026 for the licensee acquisition?

Accepted Answer

DSW Capital committed £360,000 of equity funding on 1 July 2026 to support a licensee acquisition that resulted in the formation of DSW Integer.

Question 6

Who became the first licensee of DSW Legal (trading as DSW Apex)?

Accepted Answer

Apex Employment Solicitors became the inaugural licensee of DSW Legal (trading as DSW Apex), as announced on 1 October 2026.

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