News & Analysis

Only a slim majority of top UK-headquartered private equity firms have in-house legal capability, according to research from The Lawyer.

Despite months of uncertainty, and no guidance from its local regulator, Italy will be able to authorize fund managers under the directive on time, expect sources.

Chinese authorities have completed feasibility studies on REIT regulations, bringing the long anticipated investment vehicles a step closer to arriving.

Exempting tax friendly EIS and VCT schemes from certain marketing restrictions is a win for the wider private equity industry, writes Tom Hopkins of MMC Ventures.

PE Manager tracks private equity lawyer moves: Clifford Chance promotes a Frankfurt partner to replace David Walker as private equity head; Davis Polk lands a former FTC chairman; and more.

Some private equity firms now consider responsible investment issues across all phases of the investment cycle in a trend that has been well received by investors.

EU insurers are pulling back from private equity despite ongoing delays in Solvency II rulemaking.

A European parliamentary committee voted to implement a financial transaction tax that could hit GPs when buying and selling shares in portfolio companies.

Public relations specialist Steven Anreder provides seven PR strategies and tactics every private equity firm should consider.

The US accounting standard setter has backed three proposals from the Private Company Council that will improve financial reporting for private equity firms and portfolio companies.