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Jon Dawson
Partner, Head of Creative, Media & Technology
Jon trained and qualified with haysmacintyre and heads up the Creative, Media and Technology sector. He has extensive experience working with entrepreneurial, scale-up businesses and understands the importance of regular communication backed by strong, sector-specific technical expertise.
Jon looks after his clients’ needs across a range of services including transactional services (IPOs, reverse takeovers, due diligence, MBOs, trade sales and M&A), statutory audits, tax compliance, outsourcing solutions and other areas of accounting and tax advisory work. Jon has widespread experience working closely with clients as they go through a period of change, whether it be rapid growth, fundraising, or an exit. Jon enjoys advising his clients throughout their journey and looks after an array of the firm’s creative digital and technology clients, ranging from privately-owned companies to publicly-listed groups. Jon has a number of other responsibilities within the firm which include roles on the Audit Management Committee (overseeing the management of the firm’s audit department), the AsiaPac International Desk (working closely with our MSI Global Alliance colleagues on a number of international engagements) and the firm’s Social Committee.
Prior to haysmacintyre, Jon spent some time working in Hong Kong, having been born there and always wanting to return after completing his degree. Jon graduated with a first class degree in Mathematics from the University of Southampton.
Beyond haysmacintyre, Jon is a member of 2040, a programme comprised of four pillars: connectivity, development, wellness and impact to prepare its Members for the next paradigm of business and social progression. Jon is also undertaking a digital MBA with a curriculum focussed on understanding his clients better: Business model innovation, Testing business ideas & ‘The Lean Start-up’, Business and marketing strategies, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Fundraising, The power of being a (Digital) marketer, Finance & accounting, HR & talent management, Disruptive tech in business.
Outside of work Jon enjoys most sports, including running, cycling, skiing, rugby, golf and anything adventurous. He also loves spending time with his family and friends, and enjoying the variety of restaurants that London has to offer.
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Jon Dawson, On my CV – Corporate Financier magazine
Jon Dawson, Partner and Head of Creative, Media & Technology, emphasises this approach in the...
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Auditing an AIM Listed international technology Company
We worked with management to devise an appropriate way of working for each audit cycle...
Corporate
Reporting Accountant services for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on LSE AIM
Our client completed a successful IPO on the AIM market in August 2023, raising £6m by...
Corporate
Valuation services for a company looking to perform a share buyback of one individuals’ shareholding
Company valuations can take a variety of forms, based on the different financial metrics, resulting...
Corporate
haysmacintyre Deals Roundup 2023
The outlook for IPOs and M&A deals in 2023 looked uncertain; the amount of...
Creative, Media & Technology
UK SME’s warned about upcoming accounting changes
SMEs in the UK are soon to experience added complexities to the way they maintain...
Corporate
Auditing an AIM Listed international technology Company
We worked with management to devise an appropriate way of working for each audit cycle...
Corporate
Reporting Accountant services for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on LSE AIM
Our client completed a successful IPO on the AIM market in August 2023, raising £6m by...
Corporate
Valuation services for a company looking to perform a share buyback of one individuals’ shareholding
Company valuations can take a variety of forms, based on the different financial metrics, resulting...
Corporate
Jon Dawson, On my CV – Corporate Financier magazine
Jon Dawson, Partner and Head of Creative, Media & Technology, emphasises this approach in the...
Creative, Media & Technology
UK SME’s warned about upcoming accounting changes
SMEs in the UK are soon to experience added complexities to the way they maintain...
Creative, Media & Technology
IFRS vs UK GAAP – the key differences
FRS 101 is essentially a reduced disclosure framework of full IFRS allowing for less detailed disclosure...
Creative, Media & Technology
VAT – Business Gifts and Samples
What are the rules? If a business provides goods free of charge to any person...
Corporate
Media, Marketing and Advertising – To capitalise or not to capitalise
Why capitalise development costs? Development costs are a type of intangible asset which are generated...
Corporate
LifeSafe Holdings plc admission to AIM
haysmacintyre was delighted to act as reporting accountant on LifeSafe’s successful admission to AIM,...
Corporate
Jon Dawson, On my CV – Corporate Financier magazine
Jon Dawson, Partner and Head of Creative, Media & Technology, emphasises this approach in the...
Creative, Media & Technology
Spectra Systems Corporation acquires Cartor Holdings Ltd
We provided transaction support to Spectra, a leader in machine-readable high speed banknote authentication, brand...
Creative, Media & Technology
Tan Delta Systems Plc
The admission raised £6m through the placing and subscription of 73,223,800 ordinary shares and listed with...
Corporate
LifeSafe Holdings plc admission to AIM
haysmacintyre was delighted to act as reporting accountant on LifeSafe’s successful admission to AIM,...
Corporate
Spiritus Mundi plc admission to the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market
haysmacintyre was delighted to act as reporting accountant on Spiritus Mundi’s successful admission to...
Corporate
haysmacintyre acts for i(x) Net Zero PLC on admission to AIM
haysmacintyre was delighted to act as reporting accountant on i(x) Net Zero’s successful...
Corporate
haysmacintyre Deals Roundup 2023
The outlook for IPOs and M&A deals in 2023 looked uncertain; the amount of...
Creative, Media & Technology
Business lifecycle… exit stage
We can offer advice on how to achieve the best exit for you and work...
Creative, Media & Technology
Business lifecycle… maturity stage
When you’re a market leader, we can offer advice on how to cement your...
Creative, Media & Technology
Business lifecycle… scale stage
When you’re taking on more people, increased investment and expanding overseas, we can advise...
Creative, Media & Technology
Business lifecycle… early stage
When you’ve achieved your first milestones we can offer advice on how to develop...
Creative, Media & Technology
Business lifecycle… seed stage
When you’re ready to consider external investment and employing staff, we can assist to...