UK retail family business Pentland Group has been awarded the top honour at this year's CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards in Barcelona.
Spain's own Koplowitz family was awarded with the lifetime achievement award.
Held in association with Societe Generale Private Banking at a gala dinner at El Palace Hotel, the annual awards, now in their third year, recognise European family businesses that excel in stewardship and governance, as well as revenue growth and profits.