Nicole Kar

Sep 10, 2024 | lexology.com | William Aitken-Davies |Rohan Dey |Annie Herdman |Roger Johnson |Nicole Kar |James King | +3 more

IntroductionThe average hold period for PE sponsors is the longest it has been since 2007.[1] Liquidity, and the path to realizing it, has rarely been a greater focus for private equity investors. Traditionally, PE exits have typically taken one of two forms, often referred to as the “dual track”: (i) an IPO or (ii) a sale to a third party (whether a strategic buyer or another PE sponsor).

Dec 7, 2023 | thebanker.com | Nicole Kar |Tom Clare |Sofia Platzer

As investment and merger control screening regimes surge, investors will need to stand ready to respond to shifting regulatory requirements and to capitalise on opportunities. by Image: Getty ImagesForeign investment (FI) regimes have been, and are expected to remain, at unprecedented levels. This year, multiple European countries — including Belgium, the Netherlands, and soon Sweden — introduced or strengthened their FI rules.