Greenest deal: London firm Bishop & Sewell and South African firm Read Hope Phillips advised Sterling Waterford Securities on the world's first listing of a carbon credit investor product, which raised $12.6 million (£7 million) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The London and Sydney offices of Baker & McKenzie advised EcoSecurities Group, the environmental finance company that hedged the product.

Most powerful deal: City firm SJ Berwin advised the management on its buyout of Fairline Boats, one of the world's leading powerboat manufacturers, from the Renwick Group for £40 million. Torquay firm Boyce Hatton acted for the Renwick Group, while City firms Travers Smith and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary acted for funder 3i and debt provider the Royal Bank of Scotland respectively.


Most energetic deal: The London office of US firm Vinson & Elkins advised energy companies El Paso Corporation, NRG Energy and Indeck Energy Services on the sale of their interest in Enfield Energy Centre, a gas-fired power plant in north London, to E.ON for £109 million. City giant Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer acted for E.ON, while Norton Rose advised the lenders to the centre.


Best banked deal: City firm Lawrence Graham advised investment fund North American Banks on its admission to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and an associated $38 million (£21 million) fundraising. North American will primarily invest in US-based start-up banking franchises. The London office of Faegre & Benson acted for nominated adviser and broker Arbuthnot Securities.


Bulkiest deal: The London office of US firm Reed Smith acted for international bulk shipping company Global Oceanic Carriers (GO Carriers) on its admission to AIM and a £22.5 million fundraising. City firm Berwin Leighton Paisner acted for nominated adviser and broker Collins Stewart.


Raciest deal: City firm Wedlake Bell advised Alan Brazil Leisure on a share issue that raised more than £1 million. The company, which is the brainchild of sports broadcaster and former international footballer Alan Brazil, runs a club that allows members to become involved in horse ownership and racing.


Healthiest deal: National firm Pinsent Masons advised health food developer Provexis on its £4 million reverse takeover of AIM-listed Nutrinnovator. City firm Charles Russell advised Nutrinnovator, which makes cereal bars. Norton Rose acted for broker Arbuthnot Securities.