TC Group
Award win proves to be a defi ning moment
Awards evenings can sometimes blur into one another, but every so often an event marks a genuine milestone, not just for an indi- vidual, but for a fi rm, its people and the wider business community. For TC Group, the Insider Central and East Dealmakers Awards 2025 was one such moment. Held at the Hilton in Milton Keynes, the Dealmakers Awards are
widely regarded as the most credible and respected celebration of the region’s Corporate Finance community. The event brings together bankers, lawyers, funders and corporate fi nance advisors from across the Central and East region and is considered the most important networking date in the regional dealmaking calendar. Against a highly competitive backdrop, TC’s Corporate Finance
team, based in Northampton and Milton Keynes, was nominated in four categories – a notable achievement that refl ects its strength, consistency, growing reputation, as well as the depth of talent coming through the practice. T e nominations included Dealmaker of the Year (Patrick Faughnan), Emerging Dealmaker of the Year (Matt Ritchie), Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year, and Transaction Services Team of the Year.
T e highlight came with the fi nal and most eagerly anticipated
award: Dealmaker of the Year. It is an accolade every dealmaker aspires to win and one that carries long-term signifi cance, sitting proudly on CVs and fi rm credentials for many years to come. It was with great sense of pride that the TC team in attendance saw
Patrick Faughnan, Partner - Head of Corporate Finance, announced as Dealmaker of the Year, overcoming strong competition from advisors of the region’s largest and most established Corporate Finance fi rms. While Patrick may have been modestly surprised, the reaction from the dealmaking community suggested the decision was widely endorsed. Crucially, the acclaimed title is decided by an independent
judging panel and recognises far more than deal volume alone. It refl ects expertise, judgement, collaboration and standing within the wider Corporate Finance ecosystem - qualities that are particularly important in today’s challenging transaction environment. With increased complexity, funding pressures and a tough economic climate, successful transactions rely on strong teams working closely with clients and trusted intermediaries. Patrick was quick to acknowledge that his achievement is a
refl ection of the entire TC team. In practice, no deal is delivered in isolation, and the fi rm’s collaborative culture plays a central role in ensuring clients receive joined-up, commercially focused advice. T at culture extends well beyond Corporate Finance, drawing on the wider strength of TC’s accountancy, audit, tax and advisory services, which frequently support clients before, during and after transactions.
Patrick Faughnan and Paula Carter - Director, Corporate Finance
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