LUPTON Fawcett's corporate finance team has made a flying start to 2009 by completing five deals in as many weeks.

The latest deal involved acting for Leeds University and the other shareholders of Evidence - a university spin-out - on its sale to an American buyer.

While two of the deals remain confidential, the other acquisitions include advising Harrogate-based Neoss on raising £5.5m additional finance, and advising Ashton-under-Lyne-based Excel Leisure Products on its sale to Oldham–bas......for the full story register now for free or login below...