New rules governing the activity of private equity firms in Europe may be costly and pointless – but they could have been worse
3 min read · 08 February 2013
It might be time for GPs to reassess the relationship between portfolio companies and their lenders. Restructuring specialist Andrew Watkins explains why
6 min read · 08 February 2013
The credit crunch gave mezzanine a short-lived time in the sun. Toby Mitchenall explains why it has all gone darker
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Pre-pack administrations are often shrouded in controversy, but is there a better option?
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Lower fees, smaller funds and lots of GP communication top LP wish lists, writes Amanda Janis.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
CapDyn’s choice to acquire HRJ expands its products, while helping the fund of funds out of hot water, writes Amanda Janis.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The financial crisis may have taken a toll, but lower mid-market French companies are still keen to engage with private equity. Amanda Janis reports
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Insolvent portfolio companies are facing ‘medieval’ action from lenders. But disaster is not inevitable
4 min read · 08 February 2013
In buyout firms' battle for survival, it is not simply a case of “mid-market good, mega fund bad”
4 min read · 08 February 2013
CVC, Hellman & Friedman, Welsh Carson, Advent and Actis are among the industry veterans to have won awards in the highly regarded Private Equity International Awards 2008.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
