Kate Ashton, a corporate partner at law firm Debevoise & Plimpton who advises private equity and other investment funds, says demand for fund restructurings and extensions will increase in the post-Brexit environment.
2 min read · 01 July 2016
The pension fund, which has an 11% allocation to private equity, said it will be working with policy makers and regulators to protect the interests of long-term investors.
2 min read · 30 June 2016
The secondaries firm acquired the two stakes from German foundation Max Planck and Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.
2 min read · 29 June 2016
Potential post-Brexit models, such as those used by Switzerland and Canada, would change the way UK managers raise money in the EU.
4 min read · 28 June 2016
The asset manager will seek up to €300m to invest in deals which often include tax, regulatory or structural complexity.
2 min read · 28 June 2016
The advisory firm expects other European countries to announce EU referendum votes, leading to further sales of private equity holdings.
2 min read · 26 June 2016
In the short term, Britain’s vote to leave the EU will bring dislocation and slowdown in the market, though it may lead to an increase in sales once the dust settles.
2 min read · 24 June 2016
Deputy chief executive Michael Collins said news of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union was ‘unwelcome’.
3 min read · 24 June 2016
Deals are taking longer to close due to political uncertainty, according to the head of Aberdeen Asset Management’s buyout, secondaries, mezzanine and direct co-investments unit.
3 min read · 23 June 2016
The banking group’s Five Arrows Secondary Opportunities unit acquired the interest using its third secondaries fund which was almost fully invested as of November.
1 min read · 22 June 2016
