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LSK and WSA merge to create new law firm
French law firms LSK and WSA have merged to create a new entity, Marvell Avocats.
KKR hires ex-Asda chief as senior adviser
KKR has appointed former Asda chief executive Tony De Nunzio as a senior adviser.
AXA confirms PE unit sale, bidders line up
Insurance group AXA has confirmed that it is currently reviewing options for the sale of its private equity unit, AXA Private Equity (AXA PE).
European Commission proposes transaction tax
The European Commission has formally proposed implementing a tax on all financial transactions to help plug the EUтs finances.
PE in emerging markets: local presence not key?
Speaking at unquote’s 20th anniversary summit in London yesterday, Development Partners International’s Eduardo Gutierrez-Garcia told delegates why his firm felt no need to set up shop in Africa. Other emerging markets tell a different story though. Greg...
unquote" Awards - Winners Announced
Last night unquote" hosted its seventh annual Awards ceremony in London.
unquote" summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation
Greg Gille reports direct from unquote's 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
unquote" summit: Social returns of PE 'higher than LP returns'
Susannah Birkwood reports direct from unquoteтs 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
Pantheon announces private equity programme
Fund-of-funds investor Pantheon has launched a global private equity co-investment programme together with German pension fund Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK).
TA Associates hires Dietrich Hauptmeier in London
TA Associates has hired Dietrich Hauptmeier as Senior Vice President in its London office.
LPs welcome Dodd-Frank but GPs worried
It may be more cumbersome regulation which will see scores of PE firms tightening their compliance regimes over the coming weeks, but a raft of LPs are embracing the introduction of the Dodd-Frank Act. Susannah Birkwood reports
Baird adds chairman; Appoints new head of European investment banking
Baird International has appointed David Silver as head of European investment banking as part of a major change at the top of the company.
Vision Capital hires Robinson to head investor relations
Vision Capital has hired Charles Robinson as head of investor relations, effective from 19 September.
Investors shift focus on healthcare funding
Medical industries are often seen as a safe haven for investors in difficult times, proving to be robust and anti-cyclical as consumers cut down on luxuries to maintain spending on lifeтs essentials. But there are two very different stories in todayтs...
Save the date: unquote" 20th anniversary summit
Invaluable market insight and A-list networking: the unquoteт team looks forward to welcoming you at its 20th anniversary summit on September 22.
UK hit by lack of larger deals
Amid a welcome recovery across the board, the European buyout landscape is markedly different from last year, with the UK registering a noticeable setback. Greg Gille reports
Capital Dynamics loses 10
Unquoteт has learned that fund-of-funds Capital Dynamics has seen a number of departures recently, some of which stemmed from the recent closure of its Switzerland-focused investments in clean-tech.
Pass the parcel deals get personal
A spate of private equity investors have acquired portfolio companies from their previous employers in recent months. Is this is a clever way of sourcing deals or a sign of unscrupulous behaviour? Susannah Birkwood finds out
Advent announces new managing director
Advent International has appointed James Westra as managing director and chief legal officer, effective from 3rd October.
Carlyle float may herald market peak
The buyout titan may actually be timing the market well. Kimberly Romaine reports.
Secondaries activity to carry on in Q4
Driven by banks and the resurgence of other LPs coming to the market, secondaries activity is likely to remain steady in the coming months. The recent market turmoil is however starting to impact pricing. Greg Gille reports
AXA Private Equity and LGT in €620m secondaries deal
AXA Private Equity and LGT Capital Partners have bought a €620m portfolio of LP interests in European buyout funds from HSH Nordbank AG.
Hazel Capital raises £41.6m for renewables VCTs
Hazel Capital has raised £41.6m for the Hazel Renewable Energy VCT 1 and 2 vehicles, which are now closed to new investments.
Q&A: The state of fundraising
Greg Gille talks to Antoine DrУЉan, founder, chairman & CEO of independent private equity placement agent Triago, about the current market.