Ms Gee joins Lazard from UBS, where she was a managing director and senior relationship banker. Ms Gee will be a senior UK coverage banker and also will work closely with the firm’s European and global transport, logistics and infrastructure teams.

William Rucker, CEO of Lazard, said: Melanie is a highly respected, relationship-driven banker, focused on offering clients thoughtful and creative advice. Her appointment continues the firm’s strategy of strengthening its financial advisory business by geography and industry sector. Her breadth of transactional experience across a wide range of sectors makes her a very strong addition to our team here in London.