HCR Law, shortlisted for three awards in Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards

HCR Law’s Head of Technology & Innovation, Inger Anson, has been shortlisted for Corporate Lawyer of the Year in this year’s Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards.

The firm is also shortlisted in the Corporate Law Firm of the Year category, as well as International Deal of the Year for our work advising on a Series A funding round into British aerospace technology company Greenjets.

The Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards celebrate the region’s leading dealmakers, recognising outstanding professional advisory firms, exceptional individuals, and the most significant transactions completed during the qualifying period.

The recognition follows Experian’s June announcement that HCR Law had retained its position as the UK’s leading legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the MarketIQ Q1 2026 rankings. Ranked first nationally once again, the firm strengthened its lead over its nearest competitor by 37%, reflecting its continued prominence in a market increasingly focused on strategic, high-value transactions rather than volume alone.

Laurence Evans, Partner and Head of Cambridge Corporate Team, said: “Our Corporate practice across the East of England is experiencing strong growth, and this recognition is a fantastic endorsement of the team and the work we are doing for clients across the region and beyond. In particular, it reflects the significant contribution of Inger Anson and her work within the Innovation & Technology sector. We look forward to celebrating alongside the wider dealmaking community at the awards in November”

Nathan Muskett, Partner and Head of Norwich Corporate Team, added: “”This reflects the hard work and ambition of our Corporate Team across East Anglia in what remains a challenging M&A market. I’m particularly proud of the momentum we’ve built across the region, the strong position we’ve established in Norfolk, and the trust that business owners, investors and advisers continue to place in us. Ultimately, success isn’t measured by the number of deals completed, but by the outcomes we help our clients achieve for their businesses, their families and their future.”

The winners of the Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards will be announced at a gala dinner in November.