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Abacus Group launches AbacusGlobalSync

Abacus Group, a provider of hosted IT solutions and application hosting for alternative investment firms, has launched AbacusGlobalSync. The new service enables AbacusFLEX IT-as-a-Service clients with geographically diverse offices to securely synchronise files and data within the Abacus Cloud, enabling them to increase efficiency and collaboration while maintaining security and

Mecadeq acquires Hirschler Manufacturing

Mecadaq Group, a provider of high precision manufacturing for the aerospace industry, has acquired Hirschler Manufacturing, a US based company specialised in hard metal machining. Based near Seattle, Washington, USA, with EUR9m in turnover, Hirschler Manufacturing produces high-precision mechanical parts made from hard metals such as titanium, stainless steel, and

NorthEdge makes senior hires as 2018 deal values reach GBP160m

NorthEdge Capital (NorthEdge) has appointed two new Portfolio Directors following an active start to 2018 in which the firm has completed five transactions at a combined value of GBP160 million. Keven Parker and Andy Tupholme both join NorthEdge as Portfolio Directors.   Parker joins NorthEdge with over 12 years’ experience in leveraged

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Laven Tech expands Technology Team

Laven Tech has appointed Alex Law as its new Technical Director for the Digital Compliance Assistant, Due Diligence Manager and Know Your Customer Assistant software products.    As Technical Director, Law will be responsible for the technical architecture for each software and providing oversight and leadership over Laven Tech’s in-house

CI Capital’s Maroon Group acquires J Tech Sales

Maroon Group has acquired J Tech Sales, a national distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients. J Tech’s management team, led by Jeff Tannenbaum and Barry Tannenbaum, will remain in place and continue to actively manage the business as an operating vertical within Maroon Group. Tannenbaum and Tannenbaum will become significant

Great Rock Capital expands management team

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specialising in middle market lending, has appointed Gerard Hanabergh and Jennifer Cronin as Chief Risk Officer and Managing Director – Marketing and Business Development, respectively. Additionally, Great Rock’s Jim Hogan will be taking on a new senior role as Chief Commercial Officer.   “Jim and I

Orrick expands China M&A and PE practice

Seasoned M&A practitioner Jinsong (Jeff) Zhang has joined Orrick as a partner in the firm’s M&A and private equity practice. Zhang joins from King & Wood Mallesons, where he was a partner resident in New York. He previously served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of CITIC Securities USA,

Paul Hastings appoints head of private equity practice in London

Law firm Paul Hastings has appointed Anu Balasubramanian to lead its private equity offering in London. “Anu is an acclaimed leader in the market with strong relationships with institutional and corporate clients across multiple sectors and geographies,” says Seth Zachary, chair of Paul Hastings. “Our Private Equity practice has developed

Carlyle Group acquires prime City of London property

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) has acquired The Crosspoint building on Liverpool Street in London from Amsprop in an off-market transaction. This investment adds to the Uncommon flexible office and co-working business that Carlyle and the Adir Group launched in June 2017.  Capital for this investment came from investment funds

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SANNE appoints new Global Operations Director

SANNE has appointed Tracy Burns as Director of Global Operations. Based at SANNE’s headquarters in Jersey, Burns will be responsible for leading the development and rollout of SANNE’s operations, helping to support the business with its fast growth and creation of global operational centres of excellence. This appointment also sees

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