Appian Capital Advisory LLP (“Appian” or the “Company”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, today announces the appointment of Alyssa McAnney as Head of Legal, Global Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
Highlights
- The appointment of Alyssa McAnney strengthens Appian’s legal functions and transactional expertise
- Alyssa will be Appian’s Head of Legal, Global M&A, leading the legal aspects of Appian’s strategic transactions
- She brings considerable experience in debt finance, capital markets and M&A to support Appian’s growth ambitions across its portfolio
Based in New York, Alyssa will oversee the legal aspects of all mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. She will also support ongoing legal matters at Appian and its portfolio companies.
Alyssa has extensive legal experience in debt finance, capital markets, and M&A. Prior to joining Appian, she was the Assistant General Counsel at Newlight Partners LP, a middle-market growth equity firm. Before this role, she worked in the M&A department at Kirkland & Ellis in New York and was an Associate at Skadden Arps.
Alyssa holds a B.S. from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: “Alyssa has an excellent track record managing complex global legal matters and transactions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Her appointment further strengthens our legal functions and reflects our confidence and commitment to driving growth across the business. We are pleased to welcome Alyssa to Appian.”
Alyssa McAnney, Head of Legal, Global M&A at Appian, said: “I am very excited to join Appian, the leading private capital investor in mining, and work with the team to enhance the supply of commodities powering the energy transition. I look forward to supporting Appian’s ambitious growth plans.”
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About Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies.
Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record of supporting companies to achieve their development targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing 5,000 employees.
Appian has a global team of 85 experienced professionals with presences in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Montreal, Dubai, Johannesburg and Perth.
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