McColl Partners, LLC ("McColl Partners") is pleased to announce that its international investment banking partnership, Clairfield Partners ("Clairfield"), won the Investment Bank of the Year award for Western Europe in a special 2009 edition of ACQ Finance Magazine ("ACQ"). The award is the result of a poll of professionals in the corporate finance industry and ACQ's in-house panel. This is the fourth year that ACQ has honored top firms in corporate finance and law worldwide with global awards.
In awarding this honor to Clairfield Partners, ACQ identified Clairfield's strong knowledge and presence in markets throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia as well as Clairfield's industry expertise and ability to close deals during the global credit crisis. Clairfield Partners is one of the few independent firms at the top of the financial press rankings in Australia, the Benelux region, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK.
Dave Vorhoff, Managing Director and Co-Founder of McColl Partners, said, "We are excited to have been a part of building the Investment Bank of the Year. With Clairfield Partners, we are working diligently to close a number of deals in a challenging global economic climate. We look forward to continuing this success in the second half of 2009 and beyond."
Brian Davis, Managing Director at McColl Partners, said, "Our international reach through the Clairfield Partners network provides us with unparalleled access to foreign strategic and financial buyers. This award demonstrates the value that our international partners bring to a deal."
Charlotte Abbott, editor of ACQ Finance Magazine, said, "Clairfield Partners was nominated for the Investment Bank of the Year - Western Europe and won because of their commitment to the market. Clairfield's sector and cross-border expertise, coupled with objective advisory services, made them an ACQ winner and a firm to watch in the future."
About McColl Partners, LLC
McColl Partners is an independent investment banking firm specializing in the needs of management and owners of middle-market companies. With significant experience working with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, private equity groups, public companies, financial institutions, and divisions of large companies, the firm is dedicated to offering strategic advice and assistance to its clients regarding mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments. More information about McColl Partners can be found at www.mccollpartners.com.
About Clairfield Partners
Clairfield Partners is an international corporate finance partnership that provides advisory services to clients ranging from family businesses to large multinational corporations and private equity funds. The Clairfield Partners network includes firms throughout Australia, Europe, and North America. More information about Clairfield can be found at www.clairfield.com.
For more information about McColl Partners, please contact Dave Vorhoff at (704) 333-0525. For more information about Clairfield Partners, please contact Kim Rizvi at +34 93 487 4623 or krizvi@clairfield.com.
