News
Ex-Freshfields and Milbank lawyers found new firm
Tilmann Gütt and Heiner Feldhaus, formerly of Freshfields, and Sebastian Olk, ex-Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy, have announced the launch of a new law business in Munich.
AtriA and Duke Street: talks fall through
The ongoing discussion regarding Duke Street's acquisition of French GP AtriA Capital has fallen through, according to French daily Les Echos.
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.
Munich Private Equity Partners appoints managing director
Munich Private Equity Partners (MPEP), the investment arm of RWB Group, has announced the appointment of John Morrison as managing director.
Conor opens Stockholm office
Conor Venture Partners has opened an office in Stockholm and has appointed Stefan Lindberg as venture partner.
Leonardo appoints one in Paris team
Corporate financier Leonardo has hired Philippe Charbonnier as executive director, focusing on debt advisory services.
Northern 2 VCT announces new share issue
Northern 2 VCT, a fund managed by NVM Private Equity, will be launching a public offer of new ordinary shares in early November 2011, with a target of raising up to ТЃ15m before expenses.
NIBC Bank spin-off holds €100m first close
Avedon Capital has held a first close of its NIBC Growth Capital Fund II at €100m.
Inflexion makes senior investment team hires
Inflexion Private Equity has hired Mark Williams and Florencia Kassai to its investment team.
LeBoeuf beefs up restructuring team
Dewey & LeBoeuf has poached a two-partner restructuring team for its London offices from rival law firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Skadden launches London practice
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has launched an investment management practice in London.
Knut N. Kjær joins FSN Capital as chairman
FSN Capital has appointed Knut N. KjУІr chairman, effective from 1 August 2011.
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.
i5invest appoints new partner
Vienna-based internet business incubator i5invest has appointed Paul Weinberger as new partner.
McDermott Will & Emery appoints partner in Paris
Law firm McDermott Will & Emery has appointed Jonathan Wohl as a new partner in its Paris office's M&A practice.
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.
Schoenherr appoints M&A partner
Central European law firm Schoenherr will strengthen its corporate practice team with the appointment of Robert Bachner as a partner.
Kelso Place appoints new partner
Special situations investor Kelso Place Asset Management has appointed Philip Dougall as partner to its London-based investment team.
Markus Grundmann joins Target Partners
Germany-based venture capital investor Target Partners has hired Markus Grundmann as a new associate for its team in Munich.
Luther appoints new partner
Law firm Luther has appointed Dr Manfred Elkemann-Reusch as new partner for its Düsseldorf office.
Advent announces new managing director
Advent International has appointed James Westra as managing director and chief legal officer, effective from 3rd October.