News & Analysis

Former managing directors Tony Lee and Scott Spielvogel have spun out of the Tim Collins-led firm to form One Rock Capital Partners.

Newly formed G2 Investment Group, co-founded by J. Todd Morley, David Conrod and Antonio de la Rua, has as its CIO Alan Menkes, a buyout veteran formerly of Thomas Weisel and Hicks Muse.

Placed by Credit Suisse, nearly half of the UK mid-market fund’s commitments came from new investors.

LPs are demanding consultants and advisors provide extra due diligence when recommending real estate funds for investments – or face legal challenges if losses are later incurred.

The era of private equity being a uniquely private affair is over. But industry leaders should recognise the value of setting out the firm’s strategic vision in an annual review. By Grania Fitzgerald of Bladonmore

The Swiss firm's twelfth office will support investment activities and client relationships in the Middle East and India.

Private equity real estate fund managers in Europe have had no single voice to argue against the worst elements of the EU’s AIFM directive. They may repent at leisure.

The New York-based firm, which is preparing to raise its third fund, may seek out a large investor to buy a stake in its management company and anchor its fundraise.

The European Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Funds says work on the forthcoming regulation affecting alternative fund managers will be a priority for the organisation this year.

Placement agent Alfred Villalobos has accused California’s attorney general of trying to ‘deprive’ him of the means to support himself and prepare a defense.