This publication brings latest news of moves and appointments in the world's wealth management sector.

International law firm Proskauer has appointed Vikki McKay as a partner in its private equity real estate group in London. She previously worked at DLA Piper.

McKay’s practice focuses on UK and cross-border investments in the real estate sector for private equity firms, large international companies and ultra-high net worth offshore individuals. She advises across a range of real estate investment classes, including logistics, office and leisure assets. Her move follows the recent addition of private equity real estate partner Joanne Owen in June, with whom McKay worked closely at her prior firm. 

Most recently McKay and Owen worked with long-time client AccorHotels in its purchase of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, the Toronto-based parent company to the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands for $2.7 billion. Other eye-catching deals include advising an international sovereign wealth fund buyer in the acquisition of The London Hotel in New York City; advising PT Property Holdings in connection with its purchase of The Point Resort, a Relais & Châteaux luxury property; and representing Hong Kong-listed Magnificent Real Estate on its recent acquisition of Travelodge London Kings Cross Hotel. 

In addition to the recent arrivals of Owen and special real estate counsel Ben Taylor, other additions include M&A partners Steven Davis, Matt Rees and James Howe; Bruno Bertrand-Delfau, a leader in private equity secondary transactions; finance partner Alex Griffith; and tax partner Robert Gaut.