US-based law firm Honigman is growing its Chicago office with the addition of Richard “Richie” Catalano as a Partner in the Transactions & Counselling Practice Group and Corporate Department.

Alternatives manager KKR has appointed Yoshi Takemoto as Managing Director to head the firm’s global wealth solutions platform in Japan, according to a report by FiNews.Asia.

Blackstone is expanding its private credit business by hiring two experienced credit professionals, Andie Goh and Jack Ervasti, to handle investment-grade deals. Joining from Ares Management and KKR, the new hires will focus on asset-based debt, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Tonka Bay Equity Partners has promoted Vince Thao, who joined the firm in 2022, to Senior Associate, with responsibilities including transaction diligence, structuring, and portfolio governance.

Law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Partner Mark Churchman to the firm’s private equity team within the corporate practice, to provide sectoral expertise among existing energy and infrastructure and tech clients, while generating additional streams of work with US-based sponsors investing in the UK and Europe.

Specialised asset management firm Star Mountain Capital has appointed C Shawn Bookin, the former Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners, as a Senior Advisor, according to a report by Alternative Credit Investor.

Colbeck Capital Management, a middle-market private credit firm, has appointed Gregory Budetti as Head of Business Development, overseeing strategic capital formation initiatives and develop investment solutions.

Gen II has appointed Paul Spendiff as its new Head of Business Development, Europe, as the private capital fund administrator continues to focus on the evolution of its transatlantic services capabilities in support of its clients’ growth ambitions.