In a challenging fundraising environment, private wealth investors are filling the gap, aided by investment platforms, intermediaries, and evolving legal structures.
In recent years, inflationary pressures, interest rate...more
8/13/2024
/ B2B Organizations ,
B2C ,
Capital Raising ,
ELTIF ,
EU ,
Fund Sponsors ,
Institutional Investors ,
Investment Banks ,
Investment Funds ,
Investment Management ,
Investors ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
UK
As collective redress actions rise, sponsor and corporate statements are under high scrutiny, with an industry developing to take advantage....more
6/26/2024
/ Class Action ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Investors ,
Litigation Funding ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Shareholders ,
UK
Buyout firms have recently used a range of reset tools to incentivise management, requiring careful navigation of legal, tax, and regulatory issues.
As buyout firms navigate current pressures on portfolio company...more
2/28/2024
/ Business Valuations ,
Buyouts ,
Capital Gains ,
Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits ,
Corporate Management ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Equity Compensation ,
Incentive Compensation ,
Share Class Structures ,
Share Classes ,
Sponsors ,
Valuation
Deals require more transactional, advisory, and regulatory experience in the increasingly complex continuation vehicle market.
As the GP-led secondary market continues to evolve and reacts to new SEC rules and growing...more
As ESG statements fall under increasing scrutiny, sponsors should aim for consistent and accurate messaging, as well as robust ESG strategies.
Regulatory drivers and stakeholder demands have put environmental, social,...more
Substantial changes to the European life sciences and healthcare regulatory landscape are expected to reshape the sector. EU regulators have outlined a raft of reforms to modernise regulatory architecture, simplify product...more
PE companies face increasing risk from cyber attackers, and regulators are holding directors personally accountable for cybersecurity failings.
Cyberattacks targeting well-resourced businesses, especially those with...more
Negotiating market price, fund economics, management and other investors, documents, and approvals are key to leveraging fund-to-fund transfers.
Following significant fundraising activity, sponsors have substantial capital...more
The global regulatory environment has become increasingly challenging for private equity in recent years. In our view, this trend will continue as politicians in the UK and elsewhere seek new tools to hold business...more