ONCE again the north west’s deal makers are showing the business world how it’s done. This deals review for January – July 2008 looks at a busy six months for the region’s dealmakers.

Featured in this review are;

• The James Irlam deal that ended more than six decades of family ownership.

• The acquisition of Sanctuary Spa.

• An expected upturn.

• The sale of an online car rental broker.

• Bedding giant founder sells his take in Character World.

• Neville Johnson notches up third owner in two years.