Layla Capital has moved its headquarters from Manhattan, NY to Boca Raton, FL, as part of its long-term strategy for continued growth. As part of this strategy, the company has also brought on board Maxwell "Max" Deibel as partner.

Maxwell, an industry veteran, specializes in bridge lending and specialty finance matters, will work alongside Layla Capital founder and managing partner Justin Cooper to grow and oversee Layla's originations and lending platform. "Deibel's network and track record as both an originator and lender will be powerful assets for the firm, and his commitment to forming true partnerships with the clients and brokers he works with aligns perfectly with our corporate mission," said Cooper.

Prior to joining Layla, Deibel spent five years at Stabilis Capital Management ("Stabilis") as managing director where he was responsible for growing and managing the firms' fund's bridge lending strategy. And before Stabilis, Deibel served in various sourcing and management roles at Knighthead Funding, a subsidiary of Knighthead Capital Management. Deibel started his career in capital markets at M&T Bank and Sonic Automotive.