Accountancy Award
Winner Neil Boardman, Ernst & Young.
The award is given to those top accountants that have that little bit extra and all add value to what they offer clients. Boardman impressed the judges in a closely fought category with his financial performance and his zeal in identifying a new stream of work from Canada.
Shortlist Myles Duckworth, Deloitte; Claire Jackson, Hurst; Carl Williams, Grant Thornton; Neil Boardman, Ernst & Young; Paul Durrance, Mitchell Charlesworth.
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland.
Banker & Financier Award
Winner Chris Sharkey, The Royal Bank of Scotland.
These are troubled times for banking. Through strong leadership of his team and an outstanding individual contribution while at the helm, Sharkey was a clear winner.
Shortlist Alastair Donald, Bank of Scotland Corporate; Chris Sharkey, The Royal Bank of Scotland; David Hodgson, HSBC.
Sponsored by DLA Piper.
Dealmaker Award
Winner David Houghton, Brabners Chaffe Street.
This award is for corporate finance advisers and funders who have helped buy and sell companies over the past year. Houghton is a corporate finance specialist operating inside a law firm, bringing in deals and contacts for the firm.
Shortlist Dave Foran, Grant Thornton; David Houghton, Brabners Chaffe Street; Matt Allen, Merseyside Special Investment Fund; John Fowler, Brabners Chaffe Street; Dan Jackson, Langtons.
Sponsored by RBS Invoice Finance.
Lawyer Award
Winner Laurence Pritchard, DWF.
There were more entries in this category than any other. As the head of DWF’s commercial and IP team, our winner leads a growing team working for important businesses in the region, such as Vertex, and brokering the deal between the new Arena and its sponsors. He has also taken complex business away from London.
Shortlist Mark O’Connor, O’Connors; Carole Atkinson, Mace & Jones; Martin Edwards, Mace & Jones; Jonathan Brown, Halliwells; Laurence Pritchard, DWF.
Sponsored by Rathbone Investment Management.
Insurance Award
Winner Paul O’Connor, O’Connors.
Liverpool’s maritime traditions mean the city has a strong insurance sector. But the shortlist of two reflects two very different skills in the insurance field. The judges felt that O’Connor has developed a practice in the city with a significant number of high-value insurance projects attracting clients from all over the country for unique specialist technical advice.
Shortlist Paul O’Connor, O’Connors; Susan Weir, Medicash.
Sponsored by Insider.
Marketing & Media Award
Winner Chris Hulme, Paver Smith
More than ever, Liverpool needs quality and skilled marketers to tell its story.
Hulme moved north from London and has developed an enthusiasm for
vibrant debate and hard work.
Shortlist Chris Hulme, Paver Smith; Steve Sanders, SKV PR
Sponsored by The Mersey Partnership.
Property Award
Winner Mark Connor, Vermont Developments.
More than ever the property industry has come together in Liverpool to construct new buildings, let them, redevelop old ones and develop a vision. Mark Connor would be the first to acknowledge the contribution of his team. But he’s set on making Vermont a big hitter in the city and establishing its positive legacy for one and all on Merseyside.
Shortlist Andy Luty, Faithful & Gould; Mark Connor, Vermont Developments.
Sponsored by PKF.
Wealth Management Award
Winner Neil Menear, Mitchell Charlesworth.
All three shortlisted professionals have wealthy clients who need care and attention, but the judges also took into account momentum and creativity. Menear’s team has brought business into Liverpool from across the country through a network of sporting contacts.
Shortlist Jon Seal, Rensburg Sheppards; Lorraine Dodd, Rathbone Investment Management; Neil Menear, Mitchell Charlesworth.
Sponsored by Medicash.
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