Outstanding Lender of the Year: The Global M&A Network selects winners using a point-indexed scoring method based on deal performance criteria such as pre- and post-execution variables, negotiation style, sector complexities, regulation and jurisdictions, stakeholder impact, leadership, and brand strength, among others. Firm winners are chosen from a short-list, independent of league table rankings. Standards applied include the firm's past and current advisory record, expertise, team and leadership, and year-over-year performance improvements, among other pertinent category criteria. For full details on award methodology, go to https://globalmanetwork.com/prestigious/americas-ma-awards/i-nominate/

Rising Star award: The Global M&A Network selects winners using identifiable metrics, drawing from both industry nominations and industry review. Only one dealmaker is selected per year per firm. For full details on award methodology, go to https://globalmanetwork.com/2019/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/i-Nominate-Americas-Rising-Star-Dealmaker-Awards-Deadline-May-29-2026.pdf

A nominal fee was required to submit a nomination. Third-party rankings, awards or similar groupings have inherent limitations and qualifications, and are not indicative of the experience of any client or investor or of future performance.