Hiren Depala has joined Black Book Finance as a real estate specialist.

Depala (pictured) has over 10 years’ experience in property finance, having previously worked at Lloyds Banking Group and Ideal4Finance amongst others.

He is an experienced debt advisor, with expertise in funding complex property and development transactions.

The firm is focused on bridging, commercial, forward-funding, equity, joint venture structures and development finance advisory.

Michael Clapper, CEO at Black Book Finance, said: “I am delighted to welcome Hiren, to further strengthen our advisory team and I am already enjoying working with him.

“Our focused intention is for Black Book Finance to become one of the UK’s most trusted real estate debt advisory firms, and Hiren is a perfect fit to assist in achieving that goal.”

Depala added: “I have followed Michael’s businesses with great interest over many years and am excited to now be a part of such a dynamic and experienced team. I look forward to assisting Black Books’ clients and introducers with funding solutions.”