The name change to DCS Capital Advisory has been made to reflect the fact the firm provides a “cradle to grave” service, guiding developers and investors throughout a transaction lifestyle.

"We believe the rebrand aligns our identity more closely with what we offer—comprehensive advisory across the entire real estate transaction lifecycle," said Peter MacAllan, founding director at DCS Capital Advisory. “Our value goes beyond just introducing lenders hence our tag line “we manage complexity to completion and beyond."

At the same time, Guy Norman (pictured above), has been hired as lending director.

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Guy brings 15 years’ experience with him and has previously held roles at Pluto Finance, Knight Frank and Lloyds Banking Group. Throughout his career he has worked across loan origination, asset management and restructuring.

The hire will see him work again with Peter, who he worked alongside at Knight Frank.

Peter added: "I am delighted to be working with Guy again after our successful collaboration at Knight Frank. His depth of experience and skillset in the real estate finance space is invaluable, and his addition reinforces our position as one of the strongest boutique debt advisors in the market."

The firm has also taken this time to reveal a change to its management team.

DCS Capital Advisory’s leadership team now includes Scott Macdonald as director responsible for structuring, execution & loan management.

Scott has over 14 years’ experience including eight years at Cheyne Capital and six years of providing consulting services to an array of clients including developers, investment banks, private equity and debt funds.