Private Equity Firm – sponsored by Quantuma

Which PE houses have done the deals? You can nominate a PE firm for a specific deal or a raft of transactions – and they can be Solent or South Coast based, providing the deal was ‘on patch’.

Lawyer

Awarded to the top deals lawyer in the region – the go-to lawyer who stands out, for one specific deal, or for their entire portfolio through the year.

Due Diligence Team – sponsored by Trethowans

Which DD team has done the best work in the qualifying year. Nominations should include testimonials where possible.

Law Firm sponsored by Taylor Made Computer Solutions

Awarded to the stand-out law firm for deals in the region. Which law firm has had the best year? Nominations should specify key deals and the strength of the team. Testimonials would be appreciated by judges.

Corporate Finance Team

The top deals firm. Which firm has advised on the headline deals of the year? Again, testimonials would be appreciated.

Bank

Which bank is the go-to funder of deals? Has one bank shone through in 2019, doing deals where others fear to tread? Testimonials would be welcome alongside the nomination forms.

Small Deal – under £10m

The small deal of the year.

Mid-range Deal – £10m to £50m

The mid-range stand-out deal.

Large Deal – over £50m

The major transaction of the year.

Management Team – sponsored by CMA Recruitment Group

This award is for the management team that has taken its company through an acquisition, management buyout or other transaction and has proved post-deal that it is now scaling new heights. Nominations can come from the company itself, or from advisers and funders working with the target or acquirer.

Banker – sponsored by BDO

This award is for the management team that has taken its company through an acquisition, management buyout or other transaction and has proved post-deal that it is now scaling new heights. Nominations can come from the company itself, or from advisers and funders working with the target or acquirer.