Cowgills shortlisted for six North West Rainmaker Awards 2026
We’re proud to share that Cowgills has been shortlisted for an incredible six awards at the 2026 North West Rainmaker Awards – a fantastic recognition of the hard work and impact of our Deal Advisory team.
Hosted by TheBusinessDesk, the Rainmaker Awards bring together the North West’s corporate finance community to celebrate the standout deals, teams and individuals from the past 12 months. What makes these awards particularly special is that they are peer-voted, offering genuine recognition from across the industry.
Being shortlisted across six categories reflects both the breadth and quality of work delivered by our team. The nominations highlight not only our deal activity, but also the talented individuals driving that success and the strength of our collaborative approach.
The categories we’re nominated for include:
- Regional Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year
- Transaction Services Team of the Year
- Rainmaker of the Year – James Kennedy
- Out of Region Deal of the Year – Pass Tech investment by Hypha
- Medium Deal of the Year (£10m – £50m) – Versori sale to Avalara
- Medium Deal of the Year (£10m – £50m) – GreenThumb sale to KEYTO Group
Brilliant work from our team – their hard work and dedication continues to pay off. We look forward to celebrating their successes in June!
To find out more about our Deal Advisory team, click here.
If you’re looking for advice you can visit the Cowgills website here, along with the Cowgills LinkedIn page.

