Marks Baughan is proud to announce that Director Braeden DeWan has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards.
The Emerging Leaders Awards honor accomplished professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the future of dealmaking through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to their industry and communities. Mr. DeWan was selected by an independent panel of judges based on his professional achievements, leadership impact, and commitment to community involvement. Winners will be formally recognized at the 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 14 and 15, 2026 in New York City.
“I’m honored to be recognized alongside such an accomplished group of M&A professionals,” said Mr. DeWan. “This award reflects the exceptional team, culture, and platform we’ve built at Marks Baughan, as well as the meaningful and trusted relationships we’ve developed with our clients.”
“Braeden’s unique command of key industry trends and value-driving metrics establishes instant credibility with clients. He has been a tremendous asset to Marks Baughan. We are all excited to see him recognized for his achievements,” said Chris Rose, Managing Director of Marks Baughan.
Mr. DeWan has 10 years of experience advising growth-stage software and tech-enabled services companies on all aspects of sale and capital formation transactions. Since joining Marks Baughan, he has worked across the legal and compliance verticals, having advised industry-leading companies like Peppermint on its sale to Litera, Iridium Technology on its sale to BigHand, SureCloud on its sale to CGE Partners, Exterro on its sale to Leeds Equity Partners, and TRAFiX on its investment from Marlin Equity Partners. Mr. DeWan received his BA in Economics from Swarthmore College.
“Braeden is highly deserving of this recognition from The M&A Advisor. He has distinguished himself through strong execution, thoughtful client advisory work, and a commitment to excellence that has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and excited to see him continue to emerge as a leader within the legal and compliance sector,” said Nick Baughan, Managing Director of Marks Baughan.
About Marks Baughan Securities
Marks Baughan provides global investment banking services to growth companies in the legal and compliance sectors. Our clients are software, technology-enabled services, and data-intensive companies seeking shareholder liquidity or growth capital, as well as law firms and other legal asset platforms exploring outside investment. With a record of +125 transactions totaling more than $10 billion in value across M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory, we bring unmatched expertise, negotiating skill, and market intel to every client relationship. Our professionals excel at defensible positioning and disciplined processes that maximize shareholder value, and they give our clients access to the networks and experience derived from years of interaction with top executives and investors in legal and compliance.
Learn more at www.marksbaughan.com.
About The M&A Advisor
Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor is the global leader in connecting, recognizing, and informing professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance. Now in its 28th year, we provide world-class content, events, and honors programs that empower dealmakers at every stage of their journey. Learn more at www.maadvisor.com or call +1 (212) 951-1550.