Nigel Dale is to join Together as its general counsel.

He is currently a banking partner at Eversheds LLP, having been head of the banking team at Eversheds’ Manchester office for 20 years and acting as an advisor to many North West and national companies.

Dale (pictured) said: “Having worked with Together in an advisory capacity for the last 15 years, I’m really pleased to join the company at this exciting time. The alternative finance sector is growing rapidly and Together is poised to capitalise on this thanks to its strong financial position and its appetite for both residential and commercial lending.”

Together’s chairman Mike McTighe added: “Nigel has established a formidable reputation and we’re thrilled to have him join us. We have ambitious plans but bringing in the right people is key to realising our vision, and, as such, I’m very proud to announce Nigel as a new member of our team.”