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Changes to the VAT Exemption for the Management of Alternative Investment Funds

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The scope of application of the VAT exemption for the management of AIFs has been extended to all AIFs within the meaning of Section 1 (3) KAGB from 2024, meaning that the previously applicable similarity test no longer...more

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Private Credit Deep Dives – Sponsor “Guarantees” (Europe)

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As borrowers continue to feel the squeeze caused by inflation and high interest rates, lenders in the European mid-market have seen a marked increase in covenant relief, waiver and amend and extend requests from borrowers on...more

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Review of below-threshold mergers creates uncertainty

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Antitrust authorities continue to use powers to review deals that fall below merger control filing thresholds. For merging parties this means uncertainty. It is crucial that the possibility of review – including a...more

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Welcome to 2024: CWT’s European Fund Finance Market Insights January 2024 - Regulators Propose More Granular Disclosure for Loans...

Is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe about to become less mysterious? That’s one possible question after U.S. banking regulators published a request for comment covering a proposed revision to the call report...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Capital Ratio: Roundup of Upcoming UK Regulatory Reforms for Financial Institutions

UK regulators have recently announced a number of reforms for banks and other financial institutions. - On 23 November 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (together,...more

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Global M&A faces market headwinds in Q2

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Ongoing uncertainty hampers dealmaking in second quarter of the year, but mining megadeals and the race for clean energy offer a ray of hope. Global dealmakers had a lot to contend with in the second quarter of this year....more

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PE Firms Eye AI

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Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be the next transformational technology, and as adoption of AI-powered tools continues to increase, deal activity in the AI space will follow. Regulators and law makers are...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Private Markets Update - 2023

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Welcome to the inaugural Private Markets Update, which highlights developments in the European private markets, covering the issues that matter to investors in alternative assets. Touching on themes as diverse as predictions...more

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Incentivising Investment in European Renewable Hydrogen Production

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The high production costs of renewable hydrogen (RH2) limit its ability to compete with alternative non-renewable fuels and technologies. This is exacerbated by a number of market failures (including failure of carbon pricing...more

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Conyers Coverage July 2022 – Issue 7 – Cayman Islands

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We are pleased to bring you the summer 2022 edition of Conyers Coverage, the Cayman Islands insurance newsletter. The Cayman Islands insurance and reinsurance industry has had a strong start to the year and Conyers is...more

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Cannabis Rethink Sparks PE Interest

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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

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The International Comparative Legal Guide To: Private Equity 2021: United Kingdom: Private Equity 2021

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1. Overview - 1.1. What are the most common types of private equity transactions in your jurisdiction? What is the current state of the market for these transactions? The most common types of private equity (“PE”)...more

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ESG Toolkit Expands for European PE

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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

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International News: Healthcare - Spotlight on the Industry - May 2021

Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Global Healthcare Industry - Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) seek out investments that are resilient, conducive to their aims and objectives, and reasonably free from market...more

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Energy and Infrastructure in Germany Sustains Momentum Despite Challenges

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The energy and infrastructure sectors continue to experience transformative changes at a high pace, a trend that Latham expects to sustain momentum for the foreseeable future. Energy Sector - The global mega-trend of...more

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PE Can Pursue PIPE Dreams

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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

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Private Equity Comment

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This edition of Private Equity Comment covers Brexit and the outlook for UK funds; the consultation on the UK as a jurisdiction for intermediate holding companies; the market’s viewpoint on COVID-19; the Chancellor’s cuts to...more

White & Case LLP

Western European PE activity dips in 2019, but total buyout value remains high

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PE activity in Western Europe may have dipped in 2019 but this is not the full picture. Buyout activity remains impressive, although exits subsided as PE funds focused on purchases instead of sales. Western Europe had a...more

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Employment Flash - December 2019

This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent NLRB activity, including its issuance of a decision suggesting two members would be willing to reconsider a precedent regarding surveillance of employees’ union activity. We...more

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50 Shades of Green Finance: An Untapped Opportunity for Private Equity

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Sustainable finance and its surrounding infrastructure offers growing potential for deals and green innovation. The global sustainable finance market has expanded rapidly in recent years, approaching US$320 billion in new...more

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UK Tax Round Up - August 2019

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UK Case Law Developments - Valid notice crucial to tax indemnity claim - The Court of Appeal (CA) decision in Stobart Group Ltd v Stobart and another is a cautionary tale for any purchaser who, following the...more

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Brexit Update – Luxembourg’s Transitional Regime For UK Firms In ‘Hard Brexit’ Scenario

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In early August 2019, the Luxembourg regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF"), confirmed in a press release that it had opened an online portal to allow UK firms currently using a financial...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Tuesday was yet another banner day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs.  Most market watchers think we have the Fed’s recent pivot on interest rates to thank for the continuing bull market...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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BMF starts consultation of tax circular on investment tax act with associations - The BMF (Federal Ministry of Finance) sent an updated draft tax circular on 15 June 2018 to industry associations. The updated draft...more

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Poised for Next Payments Boom

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In recent years, PE firms have been paying to play in the payment processing sector. From Worldpay and Nets, to Bambora and Paysafe, payment processing companies have proven to be attractive investments for European PE....more

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