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Stehlin & Associés appoints two partners
French law firm Stehlin & Associés has promoted Svetlana Tokoucheva and Cyrille Boillot as partners in its corporate/M&A department.
EU leaders call for pan-European VC regime
Ahead of a summit on 1st March, David Cameron has joined 11 other EU leaders in a letter calling for the EU's economic policies to shift their focus from tough austerity cuts to growth-stimulating measures.
Quilvest closes two funds, launches new FoF
Global private equity manager Quilvest has raised in excess of $300m across two vehicles and is marketing a new $200m fund-of-funds.
Corbett Keeling appoints Campbell
Corbett Keeling has appointed Mike Campbell as an associate in the firm's engineering and industrials sector team.
Ventizz set to invest in offshore wind farms
Ventizz Capital Partners and HOCHTIEF Solutions have agreed to engage in a joint venture for offshore wind farms.
GP commitments: PE houses feel the pressure
More than 80% of GPs are feeling pressure to up personal commitments to their funds, according to research by Investec.
GP consolidation in emerging markets
Middle Eastern private equity giant Abraaj Capital is buying emerging markets investor Aureos Capital.
US hedge funds to rescue PE-backed Travelodge
Avenue Capital and GoldenTree Asset Management are to take over Travelodge, the debt-laden budget hotel chain backed by Dubai International Capital, according to reports.
Palio Capital Partners raising debt fund for UK SMEs
Palio Capital Partners has secured a cornerstone investment from the European Investment Fund, raising a third of its anticipated £100m first close.
PE houses lose out on Iceland auction
CEO Malcolm Walker has entered into exclusive talks to buy the remainder of UK frozen food retailer Iceland Foods, in a deal that values the business at £1.55bn.
EU due to issue white paper on pensions directive
The European Commission will release a white paper in reaction to technical advice for the IORP Directive.
CalPERS appeals for higher capital gains tax
Joe Dear of CalPERS has voiced his support of an increase in capital gains tax that would hit the private equity industry.
Partner promotions at CapMan
CapMan has announced a number of senior promotions.
First Reserve appoints COO for London office
First Reserve has appointed Claudi Santiago as managing director and chief operating officer in its London office, in a bid to strengthen its European presence.
Constellation to manage Greenpark Capital portfolio
London-based buyout firm Greenpark Capital has appointed Constellation Capital AG to manage one of its private equity portfolios in the DACH region.
Summit Partners opens India office
Private equity house Summit Partners has opened a new office in Mumbai, India, as part of efforts to help portfolio companies expand there.
Leonardo appoints new managing director in Paris
European investment banking firm Leonardo & Co has hired Eric Toulemonde as managing director in its Paris office.
Investindustrial to sell Ducati
Italian private equity firm Investindustrial is to sell producer of top-end motorcycles Ducati in the coming months in a deal that could be worth up to €1bn, according to reports.
KKR buys nursing home debt
KKR has purchased part of the loans of UK nursing home operator Four Seasons Health Care Group Ltd.
Volcker responds to Dodd-Frank criticism
Paul Volcker has argued in a response paper that private equity investments should be separated from commercial banking activities.
CVC and Phoenix talks break down
CVC has ended takeover talks with life assurance consolidator Phoenix Group after failing to agree on valuation.
New Value receives CHF1m bridge financing
Swiss venture capitalist New Value has received CHF1m in bridge financing from Swiss industrial company Angst&Pfister to continue business.
Gala Capital cornerstone investors pull out
Cornerstone investors in Spanish private equity firm Gala Capital have pulled out of further commitments, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Cavendish promotes two directors to partners
Cavendish Corporate Finance has promoted directors Andrew Jeffs and Michael Jewell to partners.