PKF Francis Clark celebrates multiple wins at South West Insider Dealmakers Awards

PKF Francis Clark’s Corporate Finance team has been recognised with multiple awards at the Southwest Insider Dealmakers Awards, reflecting the strength and breadth of its work across the region.On the night, the team was named Corporate Advisory Team of the Year for the second time in three years.

The firm also advised on the Deal of the Year (outside the region) for Low Carbon on the sale of the 500MW Gate Burton DCO solar project to EDF Renewables. In addition, Andrew Killick, head of corporate finance, was shortlisted in the top three for the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the team received Highly Commended in the Small Deal of the Year category for YFM’s investment into Shopify agency Swanky.

This success reflects a strong start to 2026, building on an outstanding 2025 in which the team was ranked by Experian as the South West’s most active dealmaker for the third consecutive year, and maintaining that momentum by topping the rankings again in Q1 2026.

Andrew Killick said: “We’re delighted to be recognised once again at one of the region’s leading awards. These achievements are a testament to the team’s hard work, expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.”

The awards, held at the Bristol Marriott Hotel, brought together leading professional firms from across the Southwest. Judges noted the team’s high volume of transactions, including complex deals, and its ability to support clients across specialist sectors.

PKF Francis Clark was also shortlisted in a number of additional categories, including Dealmaker of the Year for Richard Harris, as well as further Deal and Small Deal of the Year entries.

For more information on recent transactions and activity, view our Corporate Finance Summer Update, which highlights the team’s latest deals and market insights.