McDermott Will & Emery has appointed Gregory Metz as a partner in the firm’s Chicago office.  Metz has joined the firm’s corporate and transactional practice group with a particular focus on middle market private equity.   Metz joins McDermott from Ropes & Gray where he counselled clients on complex business

Lightsource Renewable Energy, a solar energy company, has appointed James Brooks as chief strategy officer, a member of the executive leadership team and board of the company. After 18 years’ experience in the energy and technology sectors, Brooks has a wealth of knowledge in energy, technology and finance markets globally,

Independent Growth Finance (IGF), a commercial finance provider for SMEs, has appointed Paul Edmeades as the firm’s head of underwriting for asset based lending. Edmeades joins the business from Shawbrook Business Credit, where his role was business development director for over two years.   He has also held previous positions

TresVista Financial Services, a provider of outsourced research and customised financial services, has opened offices in Mumbai, New York and London. The new offices complement TresVista's expansion plans and the increasing focus on investment in new services, enabling it to respond to the growing needs of its clients and partners.

Crown Capital Partners, a provider of growth capital to mid-market companies, has appointed Michael Overvelde to the position of senior vice president, finance. Overvelde, who has more than 25 years of experience in capital markets and accounting, was most recently vice president, equity research analyst at Raymond James covering the

Legal & General has made three senior appointments for LGIM Real Asset’s private credit business. Calum Macphail and Tom Sumpster join the London office as head of corporate private credit and head of infrastructure debt, respectively, and Ed Wood joins the Chicago office as head of US private placements.    Reporting

Alternative credit investment manager THL Credit Advisors has appointed Kevin Burke, a former senior managing director at Antares Capital, as a senior adviser to the firm.   Burke will work closely with THL Credit's senior management advising on investments, capital markets and strategic matters.   "Kevin's extensive experience across both

Corporate advisory firm Clearwater International has appointed David Weavers as a partner based in its Manchester office. Weavers arrives at Clearwater with over 15 years’ experience in M&A having previously worked for Rothschild and Deloitte.   The appointment follows Clearwater International’s strongest year yet, having completed a record breaking 106