UK - WINNERS ANNOUNCED at unquote's third awards

Last night unquote" celebrated the achievements of the UK venture capital and private equity industry at its third annual awards. The London event was hosted by Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow who presented awards to the eleven winners as follows. DEBT PROVIDER - Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets CORPORATE FINANCIER - Catalyst Corporate Finance DUE DILIGENCE SPECIALIST - Waterman Environmental LAW FIRM - DLA Piper RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE - Addleshaw Goddard VENTURE CAPITAL HOUSE - Scottish Equity Partners FUNDRAISING - Bridges Ventures RISING STAR - Chris Price, Foresight Venture Partners SMALL BUYOUT HOUSE - NBGI Private Equity NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR - Endless MID-MARKET BUYOUT HOUSE - LDC LARGE BUYOUT HOUSE - Apax Partners DEAL OF THE YEAR - ECI Partners for its exit from LateRooms.com