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Bill Beutler on Editing Wikipedia
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has published the findings of its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets. This review follows the highlighting of vulnerabilities in private markets stemming,...more
A challenging fundraising environment, the rise in M&A activity and the capital requirements necessary to bridge funding gaps are key developments which have led fund managers to increase their offering of co-investment...more
This winter, Latham’s Investment Funds Practice delivered an in-depth exploration of continuation fund transactions, offering strategic insights and practical guidance in the latest installment of the Texas Private Funds...more
In our recent alert “New Year, Similar Concerns: The FCA’s 2025 Priorities for UK Private Fund Managers,” we discussed the updated supervisory strategy and priorities which the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has for...more
A review of fund and portfolio managers found a number of good practices, but also revealed the need for improvement in areas such as conflict management. On 5 March 2025, the FCA published the findings from its review...more
On January 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against two fund managers (collectively the “Fund Managers”) and their sole owner, chief executive office, chief compliance office, and founder...more
Launching a private equity fund is an exciting yet daunting endeavor; and a General Partner (GP) Advisory Board can be a critical asset in navigating the complexities. Thoughtfully designing and engaging a GP Advisory Board...more
Many private fund managers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Fifth Circuit struck down the Private Fund Rules (check out our blog post for more information). Do not, however, assume the SEC will stop its aggressive...more
Over the last few years, we have seen an uptick in litigation claims against sponsors and funds arising out of their interests in portfolio companies. A fund sponsor’s participation on a portfolio company board, in...more
The SEC has been active in the private equity space recently after being relatively quiet for some time. A recent enforcement action serves as a reminder for fund sponsors that regulators are continuing to look at fund...more
Investors in private equity funds need to come in with their eyes open, with consideration given to where and what the pitfalls are, as well as what opportunities exist for avoiding them and perhaps improving the terms of the...more
The SEC’s regulation of the private investment funds industry has generated significant attention and commentary, as well as a fair amount of hand-wringing. From our perspective as lawyers, however, there is a relatively...more
Summary of private equity firms’ compliance obligations, discussion of notable developments in 2015 and outlook for 2016. US federal laws and regulations, as well as the rules of self-regulatory organizations (SROs),...more