The fertility sector is likely to present growing opportunities for PE as an emerging, multifaceted industry.
The global fertility sector, which has grown significantly in recent years as demand continues to soar, is...more
Pension consolidators are emerging as an effective solution to manage defined benefit pension plan risk.
As inflation soars and market uncertainty creates additional volatility for UK defined benefit pension (DB) plans,...more
Assertive regulators are bringing greater clarity and new challenges as they step up oversight of fintech innovation.
As the fast-growing fintech industry thrives, the sector has begun to attract greater regulatory...more
The film, television, and digital content production industries are ripe for PE investment, thanks to shifting revenue structures and European quotas.
The extraordinary growth of entertainment streaming platforms over...more
PE investors may like the sound of music deals but complex issues remain.
Music deals, particularly the acquisition of rights to songs and recordings by popular music artists, continue to be attractive investments for...more
The once shunned cannabis sector now offers attractive PE opportunities in many jurisdictions.
In years gone by, the prospect of significant PE investment in the cannabis industry would have been unthinkable for many....more
Private equity’s growing appetite for UK-listed targets comes with the need for Takeover Code-savvy dealmakers.
Amid stiff competition for attractive private targets, PE firms are competing more regularly against...more
Undrawn credit lines are essential to private equity but in short supply from banks.
Undrawn revolving credit facilities (RCFs) are essential to private equity. They are a backup in the event of mismatches in the working...more
The location of the data is not sufficient to avoid a disclosure order.
When it comes to personal devices, people increasingly communicate across multiple platforms, often in an informal and unguarded manner. ...more
Green shoots emerge as PE firms consider new ways to incorporate ESG into dealmaking.
Market sentiment and the increasing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to firms’ competitiveness across the...more
10/7/2021
/ Climate Change ,
Consultation ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Reporting ,
General Partnerships ,
Limited Partnerships ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
SFDR ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK
From potential cartel behaviour to repaying government loans, deal teams should remain alert to lingering issues rooted in a company’s response to the pandemic. The recovery of the European PE market since the early days of...more
6/28/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Asset Purchase Agreements ,
Business Valuations ,
Cartels ,
Complex Corporate Transactions ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Federal Loans ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Private Equity ,
Purchase and Sale Agreements ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Risk Assessment ,
Share Purchase Agreements
Beyond creative works and consumer products, NFTs open up new avenues for IP monetisation in the technology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one-of-a-kind cryptoassets stored on...more
6/25/2021
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
Know Your Customers ,
Life Sciences ,
MiFID ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Technology Sector ,
Token Sales ,
UK
Worker classification, employee rights, and equal pay are among the issues that require careful consideration in light of recent and forthcoming changes.
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing emphasis on ESG metrics...more
6/25/2021
/ Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Employee Rights ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Portfolio Companies ,
Private Equity ,
Uber ,
UK
As interest in European SPACs heats up amid an increasingly receptive regulatory environment, dealmakers must navigate market differences.
While US special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) IPOs and related M&A activity...more
Dual class share structures could help lure Europe’s best founder-driven businesses to the London market, but challenges remain. Listing of dual class share structures, which give certain owners (usually founders, employees,...more
In a changing social landscape, PE firms should conduct corporate culture due diligence while also ensuring the implementation of robust complaints procedures. As global businesses react to the pandemic and social movements,...more
Innovative asset-based lending is on the rise as a means of attracting new lenders while maintaining the strategic support of existing creditors. Raising fresh capital for portfolio companies in times of financial stress is...more
Despite certain regulatory and challenges, PE buyers will likely see more investment opportunities in the gaming industry. The global gaming market reached a valuation of US$135.8 billion in 2020, accounting for a staggering...more
3/17/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Gaming ,
Institutional Investors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investment Funds ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Nasdaq ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Video Games
The CMA’s efforts to make dynamic, forward-looking assessments of parties’ overlaps will only increase post-Brexit.
Dealmakers must be alert to the increasingly interventionist approach of the UK’s Competition and Markets...more
The recent rise to prominence of SPACs provides private equity portfolio companies an alternative method for stock exchange listing and access to the capital markets.
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have...more
Sponsors should consider leveraging technologies and diligence practices to tackle today’s increasingly complex supply chains.
Global supply chains have come under significant pressure in recent years, compounded by the...more
As private equity targets emerging companies, PE investors are expanding VC deal terms and dynamics.
Emerging companies have historically been backed by venture capital funds, but as Europe’s startup scene matures,...more
European PIPEs — which have experienced an uptick due to COVID-19-related market volatility — present unique structural, informational, and governance considerations for private equity investors.
European private...more
Successfully executing an acquisition from stress, distress, or insolvency requires a creative approach to reconcile competing interests. ...more
Healthcare artificial intelligence is a promising sector for PE investors that requires careful navigation, particularly given divergent regulatory approaches.
PE funds invested more than US$14 billion in healthcare...more