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The Yorkshire Rainmaker Awards<\/a> return in 2026, once again bringing together the region\u2019s deals community to celebrate the standout deals, teams, and individuals of the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

Voted for by the corporate finance community itself, the awards are decided on a one-firm, one-vote basis – making the Rainmakers a genuine peer-led recognition.<\/p>\n

The Rainmaker Awards ditch black-tie formality and speeches in favour of a relaxed evening focused on what the deals and the people who made them happen.<\/p>\n

The evening is also a great way to connect with leading firms and individuals shaping the Yorkshire deal landscape.<\/p>\n

Previous Rainmaker winners include Paul Mann, Squire Patton Boggs, Richard Goldsack, Clearwater and Jonathan Simms at Clarion.<\/p>\n

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The 2026 Rainmaker Awards<\/h3>\n

There is a new individual category this year, as we will recognise Lifetime Achievement of one of our Rainmakers for the first time.<\/p>\n

The 2026 awards will take place on June 11 at <\/span>New Dock Hall, Leeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event is supported by our Rainmakers principal partner Codurance, and category partners are Knights, Tinkle, TheBusinessGrid, and Tinkle, and the data sponsor is Experian.<\/p>\n

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Judging and entry process<\/h3>\n

We are asking firms to submit details of their deals to us, as normal, which we will supplement with information provided by our data partner Experian.<\/p>\n

We are also seeking nominations for the Rising Star award and the Changemaker award, which this year has a broader criteria to take into account community and charity work.<\/p>\n

The shortlist will be created at a judging day attended by more than 40 of the region’s Rainmakers and the winners will then be voted for by a larger group from the community finance community, that is again one vote per firm.<\/p>\n

The winners will then be announced at the Rainmakers Awards on June 11. Last year sold out, so book early to secure your table.<\/p>\n

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Categories<\/h3>\n

Teams<\/strong>
\nRegional Legal Team
\nNational Legal Team
\nCorporate Finance Team – Regional
\nCorporate Finance Team – National
\nVC\/Private Equity Team
\nTurnaround Team
\nAsset-based Lending Team
\nDebt Funder Team
\nTransaction Services Team
\nInsurance Team<\/p>\n

Deals<\/strong>
\nOut of Region
\nEarly Stage Deal
\nSmall Deal of the Year (up to \u00a310m)
\nMedium Deal of the Year (\u00a310m-\u00a350m)
\nLarge Deal of the Year (\u00a350m+)<\/p>\n

Individual<\/strong>
\nRising Star
\nChangemaker
\nRainmaker
\nLifetime Achievement<\/p>\n

For more information, and an entry form, visit \u00a0https:\/\/www.rainmakerawards.uk\/#yorkshire<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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