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ILPA Guidance on NAV Facilities

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On 25 July 2024, the Institutional Limited Partners Association ("ILPA") published guidance (the "Guidance") on the use of net asset value ("NAV") facilities. The Guidance specifically applies to private equity funds and does...more

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The Republic of Mozambique wins multibillion-dollar corruption case in the English High Court against Lebanese shipbuilding group,...

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Five years since the Republic of Mozambique issued its claim in the English High Court against Privinvest and other participants in one of the largest sovereign corruption scandals of modern memory – the so-called "Tuna Bond"...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Finance Frontiers February 2024 - Writing to Reach You – Investor Letters and Subscription Facilities

While Chris van Heerden’s recent article gave some cause for optimism over the fundraising environment for 2024, for now on the ground we are continuing to see significantly longer lead times before funds hit their target...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Private Equity Side Letters Post-ILPA 3.0

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In June 2019, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (“ILPA”) released the third edition of its private equity industry best practices principles fostering transparency, governance and alignment of interests for...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

ASC and FCAA Amend Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption

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The new self-certified prospectus exemption adopted in Alberta and Saskatchewan has been amended in an effort to address inefficiencies and shortfalls and to better facilitate the capital raising efforts of businesses in...more

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Ready to Fly: BVI Vehicles and Digital Business in Africa

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Nicholas Kuria discusses BVI Vehicles and Digital Business in Africa with Africa Legal. Corporate and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) expert Nicholas Kuria recently discussed the evolution of digital...more

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10 Things You Need To Know About…Utilising a Cayman Islands SPV for asset finance transactions

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Special purpose vehicles (SPVs) are commonly employed in cross-border and structured finance transactions, as well as in asset finance transactions. In the context of asset finance transactions, SPVs can be a particularly...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Corporate Transparency Act–What Real Estate Sponsors and Investors Should Do Now to Prepare

Businesses facing a new law or regulation are like orchestra musicians. Most businesses will plan ahead so they can comply with new legal requirements on the law’s effective date. However, some laws are general and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ADGM Entities May Now Own Property in Abu Dhabi

Qualifying Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) entities, including special purpose vehicles, foundations and real estate investment funds, may now hold title to property in Abu Dhabi (onshore and in the free zone) thanks to an...more

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Second Circuit Creates Split Regarding Private Right of Action for Rescission under Section 47(b) of the 1940 Act

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On August 5, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit created a split with other courts regarding whether there is a private right of action for rescission under Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of...more

Troutman Pepper

Exit Planning: Family Offices Need Solid Foundations

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Private foundations can be attractive investment partners, but deals need to be structured with the exit in mind to avoid some tricky tax issues. Family office investment vehicles typically have a diverse pool of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

We’ve Got You Covered: New European Covered Bond Framework

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The new framework should simplify the path for issuers seeking to market European covered bonds to investors in the US. Key Points: ..The new framework will create minimum product and technical standards for covered...more

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New Beneficial Owner Threshold Eases VC Fundraising

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Small venture capital funds and special purpose vehicles, which otherwise qualify as “venture capital funds,” can now raise money from up to 250 beneficial owners and remain within the 3(c)(1) exemption of the Investment...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

EU PRIIPs Regulation – Relevance to Fund Managers Explained

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Background - On 1 January 2018, European Union (EU) Regulation (No 1286/2014)[1] on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) comes into force. It will require that a...more

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Securitization in Italy: New Market-Friendly Rules Enacted

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On June 15, 2017, the Italian Parliament approved the Conversion Law of Decree no. 50 of April 25, 2017 ("Conversion Law"). The Conversion Law includes a review of the legal framework applicable to Italian securitization...more

Dechert LLP

The ABCs of Fund Finance: Credit Facilities for Secondaries Funds and Funds of Funds

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Private equity funds raised the second-highest level of capital for investments in secondary private equity interests in 2016. According to Preqin, 19 funds secured $23 billion in investor capital.1 This level was surpassed...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The Cape Town Convention in the UK: Effective 1 November 2015

Following accession to the Cape Town Convention1 by the UK on 27 July 2015, the International Interests in Aircraft Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Regulations 2015 (the “Regulations”) will enter into force on 1 November...more

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No-Action Letter Guidance Under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D.

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On August 6, the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a no-action letter to Citizen VC, Inc. (“Citizen VC”), the manager of a venture capital investment platform...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Co-Investments: Positives and Pitfalls

The popularity and number of co-investments has been on the rise. Co-investment opportunities are seen by investors as more unique, lower-cost alternatives to typical private equity fund investments. For fund sponsors,...more

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