Hay & Kilner shortlisted at the North East Dealmakers Awards 2026
Hay & Kilner's Corporate Team has been shortlisted in 3 categories at the Insider North East Dealmakers Awards 2026, recognising another successful year advising businesses, investors and management teams on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investments and corporate transactions across the North East.
The firm has been named a finalist for Corporate Law Firm of the Year, while Partner Mark Adams has been shortlisted for Corporate Lawyer of the Year.
The Team has also been recognised for advising on the sale of Clear Flow Water Treatment to Obsequio Group Ltd in the Deal of the Year (sub £5m) category.
The annual North East Dealmakers Awards celebrate excellence across the region's corporate finance sector, recognising the lawyers, accountants, banks, funders and advisers behind the North East's most significant business acquisitions, investments and corporate deals.
Mark Adams said:
"We're delighted to have been shortlisted at this year's North East Dealmakers Awards. It's been another strong year for our Corporate Team, and these shortlists are testament to the quality of the transactions we've had the privilege to advise on, as well as the expertise, commitment and hard work of everyone involved.
"We'd like to thank our clients and professional contacts for placing their trust in us, and we're looking forward to celebrating with the wider North East dealmaking community when the winners are announced on 24 September."
The winners of the Insider North East Dealmakers Awards 2026 will be announced at a ceremony on 24th September 2026.
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