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Though 2023 ended in much the same way as it began, with global geopolitical instability and high interest rates, investment in Québec has remained active, particularly in the Montréal area. This post breaks down some of the...more
Distribution waterfalls are ubiquitous in the private investment world. They determine participation in cash flows or profits that is not in proportion to invested capital such as the incentive element (aka “promote” or...more
"In recent years, the value of professional sports leagues and teams has skyrocketed, as reflected by a number of record-breaking transactions. At the same time, we experienced an unprecedented accumulation of capital by...more
In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022. In this post we look specifically at the province...more
Congress is venturing toward requiring health care entities to disclose ownership information. Our Health Care Group examines a new bill in committee that could focus federal regulators on who invests in the U.S. health care...more
On October 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published proposed rules in the Federal Register to significantly amend the regulations governing the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. The proposal,...more
Dealmaker interest from both home and abroad, along with record private equity activity, has driven India’s dealmaking activity to an all-time high - In line with the global trend, India’s dealmaking activity reached a new...more
Takeaways - New EU regulations require detailed disclosures about the ways in which asset managers implement sustainability policies in the businesses they investment in. Similar rules are being considered in the U.K. and...more
In the finance world, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are proliferating like Dutch tulips. This year alone, they’ve exploded in popularity, with multitudes of celebrities, politicians, and influencers sponsoring...more
Letter from Our Co-Chairs - As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates at breakneck speeds, fintech presents significant opportunities and challenges for both investors and innovators around the world. ...more
During these unprecedented times, many funds seek opportunities to deploy capital, with a particular focus on the “special situations” space. A certain amount of heightened risk (or risk perception) in this economic climate...more
Last week, I moderated a panel ("M&A Outlook: Consolidations, Acquisitions and Divestitures") at the IPAA Private Capital Conference at the JW Marriott in Houston, TX. The attendance was quite good and a number of additional...more
A recent Delaware Supreme Court order affirming the Court of Chancery’s ruling in Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. v. ABS Capital Partners, Inc. provides important guidance for private equity and venture capital firms that seek to...more
Indonesia is gaining popularity among both regional and international private equity funds. Demographics and economic forces increasingly portray Indonesia as a 'must-be-in' market....more