MEMBER NEWS IN BRIEF


Russell Ulyatt achieves Chartered status


Russell Ulyatt Financial Services has achieved Chartered status from the premier professional body for the insurance and financial planning professions. The company, which has


operated in Nottingham for over 130 years, has been awarded the landmark Chartered Financial Planners title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) following rigorous scrutiny of its professional practice.


EHL Group’s Commercial Director wins prestigious national award


EHL Group’s Commercial Director Ian Morris has scooped the Business Development Professional of the year award ahead of four other business development specialists. He said: “I am overwhelmed at


being recognised for this award and cannot thank my team enough for being so supportive.”


Vodanile becomes a Microsoft authorised education partner


Internet service provider and digital solutions company Vodanile has become a Microsoft Authorised Education Partner (AEP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. Vodanile Director Hussain


Sheikh said: “We are very pleased to offer our services to the educational public sector and delighted to be recognised as a Microsoft Authorised Education Partner. This authorisation shows our commitment and specialism in the academic IT marketplace and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its academic products.”


Hallam beats the biggest names to win best agency


Nottingham-based digital marketing agency Hallam has triumphed over some of the UK’s biggest names in digital, as they were honoured as Best Agency at the prestigious UK Digital Experience awards, London. The awards recognise and


celebrate exceptional customer experience through digital media channels. Hallam entered four award categories, and were shortlisted for them all. As winner of the Agency


category, Hallam was recognised for delivering the best digital experience or improvement in digital experience, including helping others to thrive.


Ben Wood, Head of Digital


Marketing at Hallam, said: “We have achieved some amazing results for our clients and we are incredibly proud to have our expertise and dedication to excellence recognised at these awards.” Susan Hallam, Managing Director


and founder, said: “This award is a real testament to the skills and expertise of our team, but we certainly aren’t resting on our laurels. We’re working hard to introduce even more proprietary digital solutions to give our clients real competitive edge.” The award is the latest in a string


of significant wins for Hallam, including the Chamber’s Employer


L-R: Hallam’s Jake Elliot and Ben Wood collect the award


of the Year award at its 2016 Business Awards and regional Midlands Winner of the HSBC and Microsoft sponsored Women in Business Awards.


RSM jumps up the M&A league


RSM has jumped into third place in the Experian league table of the most active M&A (mergers and acquisitions) advisers in the UK, up from fifth position in 2015. In total, RSM advised on 132 deals in 2016, a 25% rise


on the previous year, missing out on the top spot by just two deals.


‘Despite the shock of the Brexit vote, dealmaking activity remained strong in 2016’


In the UK regions, RSM was recognised as


the most active adviser in the North West, taking second place in London, the South East, the South West, East of England, Yorkshire and Humber, and Scotland. According to the Experian report, the level of merger and acquisition activity in the UK held up well in 2016 despite a turbulent year.


In total, there were 7,155 transactions recorded during


the year, representing a 2.2% increase on 2015. Dealmaking was particularly strong at the lower end


of the market with a nine per cent upturn in the smaller deals segment and strong activity in the mid-market. RSM’s M&A and private equity team advised on number of high profile deals during the year. These included the sale of craft beer business Camden Town Brewery to Anheuser-Busch InBev, and the majority sale of Direct Ferries to middle market private equity firm LivingBridge. Rob Donaldson, Head of Corporate Finance


at RSM, said: “In the context of a two per cent rise in deal volumes overall, the fact that RSM outperformed the market with a 25% increase is


testament to the hard work of our teams across the country.


Rob Donaldson


“Despite the shock of the Brexit vote, dealmaking activity remained strong in 2016. With the current high level of interest among inward investors keen to take advantage of the favourable exchange rates, we are also optimistic about the year ahead.”


6 business network February 2017


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