News & Analysis

Clifford Chance, Reed Smith, and Jones Day have all made hires or promoted internally in recent weeks in a bid to remain ahead of the opposition.

A new survey from law firm Nabarro revealed more than three quarters of real estate investors expect an 'early bird' discount or some other reward for committing before a fund's first close.

Europe’s private equity industry has criticised proposals that would subject pensions to new risk capital rules, arguing that the measures promote short-term investment strategies.

Diana Cooper of Protecode discusses valuation challenges in the technology sector, specifically issues around when portfolio companies use some element of open source software.

The firm’s portfolio companies have saved some $365 million since 2008 due to energy efficiency, waste handling, process improvements and other initiatives implemented through its Green Portfolio Program.

PE Manager revisits some of the year's best guest articles: In November Michael Thompson, Greg Formato and Keith Chalfant of Ernst & Young provided some best practices for private equity executives learning to navigate new and updated reporting regimes.

PE Manager revisits some of the year's best guest articles: In March Thomas Meyer of the European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association discussed the increased regulation of private equity funds.

PE Manager revisits some of the year's best guest articles: In August Julian Ashworth of law firm Walkers provided an overview of concerns GPs and their investors are discussing at the negotiating table.

PE Manager revisits some of the year's best guest articles: In February Erica Berthou and Richard Robinson, Jr. of Debevoise & Plimpton discussed alternatives to traditional private equity funds.

PE Manager revisits some of the year's best guest articles: In August Ipes head Kevin Brennan explored why policy makers are prompted to restrain the effects of a capitalist society and what it means for fund managers’ exposure to increased regulation.