William Blair, a global firm with a focus on investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, has added Bryan P. Finkel and Eric G. Roddy to its investment banking team. Finkel and Roddy join as managing directors based in the New York office and will focus on special purpose acquisition company transactions.

Steve Maletzky, head of equity capital markets investment banking at William Blair, said, “SPACs are a key component of the continued convergence of the public and private capital markets and Bryan and Eric are a veteran team that share our focus of adding long-term value for clients.”

“They bring strong financial sponsor relationships and extensive alternative capital formation expertise. They also share our vision of being the most trusted advisor to our clients.” added Brandon Lower, head of financial sponsors at William Blair.