Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – Private fund regulatory developments
Podcast: Credit Funds: Compliance Considerations for Valuation
Ropes & Gray’s PEP Talk: General Solicitation by Private Equity Funds Under 506(c)
In this session, Ian Schwartz, Partner and Head of McDermott’s Investment Funds Practice, moderated a discussion that explored fundraising strategies and transaction structures that optimize liquidity and long-term returns...more
Another source of litigation risk for fund sponsors are claims brought by portfolio company employees. Sponsors should be aware of these risks, particularly when the portfolio company is in distress or is considering a sale...more
Private funds frequently negotiate for special rights when making an investment in a portfolio company, such as the right to appoint one or more board directors, voting rights, and liquidation preferences. Fund sponsors often...more
COVID-19 continues to disrupt normal business operations, creating liquidity problems and negative working capital for many companies. As fund sponsors take actions to help their portfolio companies navigate through this...more
This year should combine both commercial opportunities and regulatory risks for private equity. Deal multiples are high and will probably stabilize or continue to go a little higher given the combined effect of a scarcity of...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
Many portfolio companies continue to confront business disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, we were seeing an uptick in litigation claims against sponsors and funds arising out of...more
Given the current market volatility resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many fund sponsors are seeking additional sources of capital to protect and/or enhance their investment portfolios. There are many circumstances in...more
The private equity industry has seen substantial growth and success since the global financial crisis of 2008. For the first time in over a decade, private equity sponsors are now entering what may be an extended period of...more
This Q&A attempts to answer some questions that may be on the mind of private equity sponsors who are nervous about the reactions of their LPs to the current crisis. Can our LPs terminate our fund? You need to check...more
Private investment funds are likely to face increased regulatory scrutiny and litigation risk in 2016, not only based on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s focus on the industry but also due to transparency and...more