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Corporate Law Firm of the Year
In what was the standout recognition of the night, DMH Stallard was named Corporate Law Firm of the Year — an honour which acknowledges the sustained excellence of the firm’s corporate and M&A team. The award recognises not only the volume and calibre of the team’s deal activity, but also the strategic growth the practice has achieved, the depth of its client relationships, and its reputation for delivering commercially sound advice on complex transactions. In a highly competitive field, the judges selected DMH Stallard for its consistently impressive performance across a diverse range of sectors and deal types.
Deal of the Year (£10m–£40m): HT Servo’s Sale to Teqnion AB
DMH Stallard was further recognised in the Deal of the Year (£10m–£40m) category for its role in advising on the sale of HT Servo to Teqnion AB, the Swedish listed industrial group. This was a strategically significant cross-border transaction that demanded understanding of international acquisition structures, regulatory considerations and the commercial dynamics of the industrial and engineering sector. The award highlights the firm’s capacity to guide high-growth businesses through transformative deals with overseas acquirers, combining technical expertise with the client-focused approach that DMH Stallard has become known.
Private Equity / Venture Capital Deal of the Year: Sale of Sowga to Pareto
The firm’s third accolade came in the Private Equity / Venture Capital Deal of the Year category, recognising DMH Stallard’s involvement in the sale of Sowga to Pareto. The transaction exemplifies the firm’s expertise in the private equity space and its ability to manage high-value, often fast-paced deals that require meticulous execution and close collaboration with investors, management teams and co-advisers alike. The recognition further cements DMH Stallard’s standing as a go-to adviser for PE-backed and venture-backed transactions in the Southeast and beyond.
Jonathan Grant, Head of Corporate at DMH Stallard, said:
“Winning three awards at a single ceremony is a tremendous achievement, and it is a real testament to the talent, dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire team. These awards belong to every member of the team who contributed to the deals and client relationships that made this success possible.”
He continued: “We are particularly proud to be named Corporate Law Firm of the Year. It is an honour that reflects the strength of our practice, the confidence our clients place in us, and the quality of the work we deliver day in, day out. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to set the standard for corporate legal advice in the South East.”
About the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2026
The Insider South East Dealmakers Awards bring together the region’s leading legal, banking and corporate finance professionals to celebrate the transactions, advisers and teams shaping the South East’s dynamic deal making landscape. The awards are widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the regional market. This year’s ceremony was hosted by comedian and television personality Paul Sinha and was attended by prominent figures from across the South East’s professional services community.
