James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance shortlisted in nine categories for the Thames Valley Deals Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that our Corporate Finance Team have been shortlisted for the following nine categories for the Thames Valley Deals Awards 2025: 

• Corporate Finance Team of the Year 
• Transaction Services Team of the Year 
• Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year – Stuart Williams 
• Dealmaker of the Year – Stuart Williams 
• Emerging Dealmaker of the Year – Nikul Patel 
• Emerging Dealmaker of the Year – Jack Griggs 
• Deal of the Year (£10m - £50m) - Horseman Coaches on their sale to the Coach Travel Group 
• Deal of the Year (£10m - £50m) - YFM Equity Partners Management Buyout (MBO) of Stacatruc 
• Deal of the Year (under £10m) - IBS Office Solutions Limited on its sale to Buck Star Managed Services Limited 

Stuart Williams, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, commented: "We’re pleased that the Corporate Finance team’s hard work has been recognised by the Thames Valley dealmaking community. We have delivered a number of high quality deals for our clients in the Thames Valley this year and are delighted to be shortlisted for nine awards in the region. Win or lose, we are looking forward to seeing everyone on the night.” 

Brad McAvoy, Corporate Finance Partner, commented: “To be shortlisted for Transactional Services Team of the Year award, for the third consecutive year, is a testament to the unwavering dedication and technical excellence of our Transaction Services team. Their commitment to delivering insightful, high-quality due diligence continues to be recognised across the region.” 

The awards will be held on 13th November 2025. You can find more details about the event and view the full shortlist here. 

To learn more about James Cowper Kreston and our growing Corporate Finance team, please click here.