Two wins for PwC in the North East Awards dealmakers

In September 2011 Paul Mankin was awarded Corporate Finance Counselor of the Year and was nominated for the prize, dealmaker of the Year in the North East Insider dealmakers Annual Awards. This event celebrates the success of leading financial teams in the region and attended by 300 financial professionals Gosforth Park Marriot Hotel. In addition PwC corporate finance team, led by Paul, won the Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year. Continuously involved in major deals in the region, corporate finance team were recognized for their efforts and was also elected to the agreement of the Year for Aesica acquisition of three manufacturing sites from UCB biopharma companies worldwide. Paul Mankin said: "Winning two awards and being shortlisted in four categories is a real testament to the team and the amount of hard work with clients that have included this year. It is even more special because the award is chosen by financial professionals in the North East. This event gives us a great opportunity to show the talent of the team and it is very positive recognized in this way. '