News & Analysis

The German government is rethinking draft AIFM legislation that was slammed by the industry for its strictness. Here PE Manager and Christian Schatz, a Munich-based partner at SJ Berwin, walk you through the major changes under consideration.

Asia is the most attractive market for LPs worldwide, and a majority of LPs believe fund terms will continue moving in their favour, according to a CEPRES survey.

The private equity heavyweight says its new solar power initiatives have the potential to cut energy costs and improve environmental performance throughout its portfolio.

Allen & Overy loses its private equity co-chief to rival Simpson Thacher while Mark McNamara leaves Baker & McKenzie.

Firms including Bain, Apax and CCMP are pledging significant sums to better align interests with investors, many of whom want to see ‘cash up front’.

The Institutional Limited Partners Association’s new chairman, Michael Mazzola, will help direct the organisation’s expansion into Latin America and Asia.

A dispute over a private equity firm selling a business within hours of buying it came to court in Australia this week. The outcome may be significant.

A recent court decision has clarified rules on private equity firms' liabilities for bankrupt portfolio company's pension obligations, writes Kirkland & Ellis lawyers Jack Levin (pic), Jeffrey Quinn and Alexandra Mihalas.

Presidential politics are of little concern, say Bain LPs, who in various interviews emphasised flexible fund terms and a focus on operational improvement as their core areas of focus.

Chinese insurers are said to be mulling commitments to private equity following last month's ruling allowing them to access the asset class.