Offshore law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman has recruited litigation lawyers to its Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands teams.

Evercore Partners has appointed Robert A. Pacha to its advisory practice as a senior managing director to lead the firm’s midstream energy practice.

NIR Group, an alternative investment firm, has appointed David Ratzker as portfolio manager to head the firm’s structured equity investments.

Southlake Equity Group, a middle market private equity firm, has appointed David A. Spuria as partner and general counsel.

Perella Weinberg Partners has hired Robert Maguire as a partner in its corporate advisory group.

Ralph Schlosstein has joined Evercore as president and chief executive officer.

Superior Capital Partners, a Detroit-based private equity investment fund, has appointed Scott Hauncher as a managing director.

Water Street Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, has expanded its team with the addition of two healthcare investment professional

Energy Investors Funds, a private equity fund manager that invests in the US energy and electric power sector, has appointed Rob Franson as a vice president in its Needham, Massachusett

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has appointed Laurence R. Bronska and Andrew W. McCune as partners in the corporate department based in the Chicago office.