We are pleased to announce that James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance have been shortlisted in three categories for The Business Magazine’s South Coast Deals Awards 2026. The shortlisting recognises our team’s contribution to the South Coast dealmaking community and the successful transactions we have advised on across the region. The nominations are as follows:

• Corporate Finance Team of the Year
• Deal of the Year (under £10m) – the acquisition of Chase Cricket Limited by Wyvols Court Farm Holdings.
• Deal of the Year (£10m – £50m) – the sale of Wessex Resins & Adhesives to PRO-SET Formulated Resins Systems.

Now in its eleventh year, the South Coast Deals Awards celebrates and recognises excellence across the region’s corporate finance and dealmaking community and the 2026 winners will be revealed on 10th September at the Leonardo Royal Southampton.

Stuart Williams, Partner at James Cowper Kreston and Head of Corporate Finance commented: “We are proud to have been shortlisted for the South Coast Deals Awards once again. It’s a pleasure to see the team’s expertise and hard work recognised, and to be acknowledged by our peers in the South Coast dealmaking community. Congratulations to all the other businesses and individuals who have been shortlisted. We look forward to celebrating with you on the evening.”

For more information on the event and the full list of finalists please click here.