Dow Schofield Watts is to launch a new debt advisory arm DSW Debt Advisory led by Phil Tarimo, which is aimed at medium-sized companies seeking debt funding of GBP20 million or above. It will initially operate from the firm’s Northern offices but the aim is to roll it out nationally.Tarimo,

Dunedin, a UK mid-market private equity house, has expanded its team by hiring Claire Blackhall and James Morrison into its dedicated Research and Direct Origination Team. This new team provides the wider investment team with pre-qualified target companies to approach, as well as the co-ordination of valuable sector and corporate knowledge.

Blackstone Infrastructure Partners (BIP) has appointed Jonathan “Jon“ Kelly, formerly Managing Partner and Head of Europe for Brookfield Infrastructure, as a Senior Managing Director and Head of European Infrastructure. In this role, Kelly will be responsible for the build-out of a dedicated European infrastructure team and the sourcing of investment opportunities

The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has appointed a new Board which brings together leaders from across Africa with diverse expertise to lead the institution.The incoming AECF Board members include: Hixonia Nyasulu – One of the influential businesswomen on the African continent, Nyasulu joins as the new AECF Board Chair

Northern Trust has appointed Sara Gilbert to spearhead business development for its alternatives asset servicing business in Europe. 

Jensen Partners has expanded its global footprint to meet the growing demand for specialised alternative investment recruitment services with the appointment of Peter Mayer, formerly a Partner at PJT Park Hill, as Head of Europe. 

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has appointed Laura Friedrich as a partner in the firm’s Asset Management Group in New York. Friedrich will join the group’s private equity fund formation team, focusing on advising US domestic and international private investment fund sponsors, distributors and investors on formation, investment and regulatory matters. Friedrich

Global law firm Paul Hastings has added a bi-coastal Finance and Restructuring partner duo from Winston & Strawn to its Finance and Restructuring practice.Justin Rawlins, who currently leads Winston & Strawn’s Restructuring practice, will join as a partner in Los Angeles, and Phil Ratner will join as a partner in

True Wind Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of technology, has hired John Gray as a Vice President.Adam Clammer and Jamie Greene, Founding Partners at True Wind, says: “We are pleased to welcome John to True Wind as we expand our senior team and look

Carousel, a European service-logistics provider, has appointed a new Chief Financial and Corporate Development Officer. Nigel Ward, who joins the organisation from business services provider, Kindertons, takes on the responsibility of Carousel’s financial reporting and strategic investment relationships across Europe. As a member of the firm’s Executive Board, he will also take a