Katherine Bucaccio

Former IR managing director Lisa Lee alleges she was fired in retaliation for her complaints about ‘systemic gender discrimination’ at the firm.

The European regulator will have a shorter timeline than anticipated to determine whether the nine jurisdictions currently under review (including the US) should be extended an AIFMD passport.

Due to increased reporting recommendations, fewer GPs and their portfolio companies are compliant with the voluntary guidelines, according to a year-end survey.

A draft law has been published establishing the new vehicle, which will increase compatibility between Delaware-domiciled GPs and their offshore funds.

Although many GPs are in the midst of transitioning to the next generation as the private equity industry matures, the majority of US investment firms do not have a succession plan in place, according to fresh research from J. Thelander Consulting and PitchBook.

Private fund managers’ fee and expense allocation practices will continue to be an SEC focus area as the agency targets never-before-examined advisers in the year ahead.

The industry bigwig has defected to the rival firm after just over two years as Sidley Austin’s investment funds practice leader.

Paul Scrivano steps in to lead O’Melveny practice; Veteran Schulte Roth & Zabel partner joins Ropes & Gray; and more private equity lawyer moves.

The former vice president of finance at Berkshire Partners joined the Boston-based middle market firm.

The fund services provider strengthened its ranks with two new appointments and a senior promotion.