September 2019 Issue
Q&A: Creating value through transformation in portfolio companies
FW moderates a discussion on creating value through transformation in portfolio companies between Jean-Philippe Grosmaitre, Jan Rattay, Dave Sharman, Mark Steele and Andreas Warner at Deloitte LLP.
Private equity set to become the largest alternative asset class in Europe
Preqin Hedge funds have remained the largest part of the alternatives market in Europe, but a 9 percent decrease in assets under management (AUM) over the past 12 months has left private equity (PE) poised to usurp it as the largest asset class in the region..
Private equity: capital deployment strategies
Dechert LLP In 2018, the global private equity (PE) industry continued to make deals, pursue exits and raise capital. Limited partners (LPs) remain committed to investment in funds and portfolio companies alike, and continue to provide fresh capital as part...
Corporate deal flows and private funds
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP The drive by leading institutional investors (LPs) to deploy large amounts of capital in accordance with their internal allocation needs has presented new opportunities for established fund sponsors and new fund sponsors alike. This article focuses on fund sponsorship...
Do not forget corporate venture groups when you are looking for capital
NewCap Partners Early stage technology companies should not overlook large corporations when looking for early stage capital. Corporate venture capital (CVC) groups regularly invest in new technologies that are compatible with or disruptive to their existing operations...
Private equity: legal, regulatory and compliance risks
Hogan Lovells International LLP Separate legal personality and limited liability are both fundamental principles of English corporate law and the foundation of the modern market economy. For these reasons English courts are reluctant to ignore a company’s separate legal personality, ‘pierce...
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Dechert LLP
Deloitte LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP
NewCap Partners
Preqin
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP