Global M&A Network recognized the achievements of successful dealmakers, outstanding firms and the best-growth delivering transactions during the 13th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards celebrations, held virtually again this year on January 26-27, 2021.  
 
“Once again, we honored eminent firms and top performing dealmakers from the North and South Americas, who exemplify excellence for executing transactions. We appreciate their participation and wish them continued success.” Shanta Kumari, CEO and Global Group Editor, Global M&A Network.
 
David Barkus, Partner at Holland & Knight, LLP awarded the “M&A Leadership” accolade, David Savard, Managing Director at National Bank Financial Markets, received the “M&A Investment Banker” award, and Mike Firmage, Managing Director at Horizon Partners, won the “Boutique Investment Banker of the Year”.
 
L Catterton won the Americas Private Equity Firm award for investments in Brazil, Canada, U.S.A markets; H.I.G Capital winner of Brazil Private Equity Firm, PC Capital won the Mexico Private Equity Firm, GTCR as the winner of the USA Private Equity Firm, while McNally Capital received the USA Private Equity Firm, small market segments. Churchill Asset Management, Monroe Capital and Twin Brook Capital Partners were winners for unique categories of Lender of the Year, awards. 
 
DealRoom won its first ever award for Tech Products & Services Firm, CohnReznick winner of Transactions Advisory Firm, Cherry Bekaert received the Due Diligence & Valuations firm award for the first time, while Anchin won the “Accounting & Tax Firm” accolade.  “Outstanding M&A Firm Advisory” award winners included – Harris Williams, Vinci Partner, EdgePoint, Prairie Capital Advisors, Provident Healthcare, Vaquero, Fenwick & West, and Troutman Pepper.