
UK - unquote" holds second annual awards
Last night unquote" celebrated the achievements of the UK private equity industry at its second annual awards. The London event was hosted by BBC presenter Adrian Chiles who presented awards to firms and professionals in 12 different categories. The winners are listed below.
Corporate Financier of the Year:
Hawkpoint Partners
Debt Provider of the Year:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Due Diligence Specialist of the Year:
Marsh
Fundraising of the Year:
Permira
Investor Relations of the Year:
Permira
Law Firm of the Year:
DLA Piper
Large Buyout House of the Year:
Cinven
Mid-market Buyout House of the Year:
Barclays Private Equity (winner)
Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance (highly commended)
Small Buyout House of the Year:
Dunedin Capital Partners (winner)
Matrix Private Equity Partners (highly commended)
Venture Capital House of the Year:
Quester
Young Achiever of the Year:
Jyotin Sethi (Barclays Ventures)
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Philip Yea, Chief Executive, 3i
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