A Blackburn firm of accountants bagged two accolades at the region's corporate finance awards ceremony.

Pierce, based in Ainsworth Street, was crowned the Lancashire Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year, while director, Mark Maden-Wilkinson, picked up the Lancashire Dealmaker Personality of the Year.

The awards were picked up at North West Business Insider magazine's Lancashire Dealmaker Awards 2006 at Ewood Park.

John Green, Pierce head of corporate finance, said: "Lanc-ashire boasts a vibrant corporate finance community and to be voted the best is a real accolade for the firm.

Mr Maden-Wilkinson added: "This award is an honour."