Kevin Ley

An LP or GP going through a divorce may have to split the fund interest with an ex-spouse.

The €81m merger of Snell & Wilcox and Pro-Bel, two of Europe’s biggest broadcast technology companies, will give both private equity firms a 20% stake in the combined entity and provides a partial exit for Advent.

US firms that live in fear of registering as an investment advisor may find that it's not as painful as they thought – provided they are well prepared for random audits

Before LPs begin questioning the amount of management fees they pay, GPs should be proactive in addressing their concerns

Mary Schapiro, the new head of the SEC, wants to regulate hedge funds. Does this mean private equity, too?

The US mega-firm, which has recently pledged to adopt socially responsible investment strategies, says three of its portfolio companies have saved more than $16m through green policies, with other portfolios set to follow.

Godfrey Davies, Chief Financial Officer, CDC Group, London

While managers should be cautious of Barack Obama's proposed tax changes, they shouldn't rush to restructure their partnerships.

A new report says half of the UK firms pledged to the Walker Report guidelines do not meet the bar for transparency.

While not triggering a feared mass exodus, the UK's recent tax changes have led to worries about the country's future as a financial headquarters.