solent deals awards
THE AWARD WINNERS
Private Equity Firm of the
Year WINNER: Meridian Growth Capital
Holding 13 minority equity stakes including two new investments in the year.
“We think we’re the region’s biggest hidden secret. We’ve just completed one of the largest private equity deals in the UK with LoveHolidays. We backed it from start-up and it was sold for just under £200 million. Winning the award demonstrates our commitment to the region. We spend a lot of time with management teams, local bankers and other professionals to help businesses grow.”
Darren Thompson, director, Meridian Growth Captial
Other finalists:
• BGF • LDC
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Due Diligence Team of the Year
WINNER: BDO
20 deals in the year with a transactional value of £400 million.
“Our team brings together finance and tax due diligence elements. We make a difference by ensuring everything is in place for the deals to happen. That includes being honest and sometimes brutal about what’s going on, and working with all parties on the deal.”
Darren Phillips, corporate finance partner, BDO
Other finalists:
• Mazars • RSM
Lawyer of the Year
WINNER: Sophie Eales of Trethowans Banking partner, experienced in managing cross- department and multi-disciplinary teams on deals.
“It’s fabulous to win and is recognition for the team we are building at Trethowans. I worked on some key deals in the year, like R&M Electrical and Dream Doors. My approach is for us to work as a team with other law firms, accountants and banks to get the deal done. It’s about not being contentious, but working together to sort things out that are best for the customer.”
Sophie Eales Highly Commended: Hayley Bevis of Coffin Mew
Other finalists: • Stephen Porter of Shoosmiths • Steve Cole of Blake Morgan
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Adviser of the Year WINNER: Stewart Lambert of James Cowper Kreston
Deals included Oceanair Marine and Kendalls Group.
“I was slightly surprised to win. I work on a lot of deals on the South Coast with a lot of advisers, so it feels good to be recognised. The majority of what I do is working for local owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses. It’s all about building relationships by being open and honest so people trust you. After all, a lot of owner managers are selling their life’s work.”
Stewart Lambert Other finalists:
• Darren Miller of Spectrum Corporate Finance • Darren Thompson of Meridian Corporate Finance • Michael Barcia of Meridian Corporate Finance • Rob Holmes of Wilkins Kennedy Corporate Finance
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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – JULY/AUGUST 2018
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