fds has won the Acquisition International 2016 M&A Awards - Most Innovative UK Deal Negotiator 2016 and The AI One to Watch in Corporate Finance.

The prestigious M&A Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts and amazing achievements of all those involved in identifying, coordinating and completing the important deals which have the potential to change the fate of businesses, industries and even entire countries.

Other winners of this year’s AI M&A Awards include KPGM, Bureau van Dijk, AIG and Scottish Widows.

Poonam Kaur, Managing Director of fds said “We are immensely proud to have won this award and to be in such esteemed company. Our industry has been challenging since the financial crash with deals taking longer and access to funding becoming increasingly difficult, so to be recognised as the most innovative deal negotiator is a testament to how we have adapted and are continuing to achieve the best possible deals for our clients”.

Acquisition International prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition.

Discussing the awards, Coordinator Peter Rujgev commented: “These awards highlight the hard work and dedication of professionals across this dynamic and crucial industry. I would like to express my pride in the success of every one of our deserving winners and wish them the best of fortunes moving forward.”

For a full list of the 2016's M&A award winners please click here.