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On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, we hosted 30 Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors of private equity firms, Operating Partners and Board Members for a roundtable dinner at Cherry Hills Country Club. The conversation was led by executives at WhiteHorse Capital and we discussed trends in private equity, portfolio company valuations, predicted interest rates on the two and ten year loan, and how new debt facilities (i.e. LME Technology) are affecting company’s capital structures. #CEO #PrivateEquity #AssetManagement #AJI 

How can you maximize your company’s valuation and ensure a seamless transaction process when selling to a private equity firm? My colleague Louis Rappaport will join panel moderator Ryan Hurst (RKL LLP), Adam Bowie (Mereo Capital Partners), and Ben Kauffman (Dutchland LLC) on Thursday, September 12 at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference Philadelphia at the Union League of Philadelphia to discuss how to effectively prepare a company for a successful sale to a private equity firm, including crucial steps such as financial optimization, operational enhancements, and presenting a business as a compelling investment opportunity. #privateequity #companyvaluation #companysale

There's always something new to learn to be 'deal ready'. Get it right first time by joining these experts on 4th Sept. Your IP adds value to your business but is often overlooked. Dominic Clacy will talk about why you can't afford not to protect your IP. Free guidance, why wouldn't you want to come & join us?

Join Richard Y. Cheng, JD, CHC of Ritter Spencer Cheng PLLC at the Texas Assisted Living Association annual conference on April 3rd as he shares his thoughts during his presentation titled “Deal Flows, Capital Raising and Transactions in Assisted Living.” #assistedliving #dealflows #transactions

New York funds partner Emily Goodman spoke on GP stakes at the International Bar Association's Young Lawyers Private Equity Forum in London. Her panel, “The rise of GP stakes investing,” covered the increasing popularity of GP stake sales in the investment space and what it means for private fund managers. Emily and the other panelists discussed how investment advisors are partnering with third-party investors in private equity transactions and navigating the terms of these arrangements. Learn more about how Emily guides institutional investors through GP stakes investing: https://bit.ly/4e7fuvb #InvestmentManagement #GPStakes #PrivateEquity #IBA #Legal #Funds #Compliance

Thanks HANDLER THAYER, LLP for hosting a great event. Steven Thayer and Thomas J. Handler Looking forward to moderating the Venture Capital trends panel where we will discuss private capital trends and family offices investments in VC, PE and Private Credit next week with Trey Ward of R7 and @Sean O’Sullivan of SOSV Thanks HUB International and Anthony Hernandez for all the support and bringing like minded people together. #privatecapital #familyoffice #LOUDcapital #venturecapital #privatecapital #privatecredit

The secondaries market in private equity has been around for a long time. But they have been quietly rising up the agenda as the sector faces up to a sluggish M&A. But alongside a growing awareness and use of secondaries, there has also been a subtle shift in the main protagonists with GPs taking the lead. One of the most exciting legal innovations in years with real growth prospects associated with it 📈 With special thanks to Blake Halperin and Warren Allan of Proskauer Rose LLP for the insight into GP-led secondaries. Read our latest article here https://lnkd.in/eBzTbmSx

What does a private equity firm look for in a business? Be a fly on the wall for a conversation between Kyle Madden and Sean Hutchinson. They unpack what private equity is looking for AND what could potentially be a deal breaker. They will also tackle, and put to rest, two myths about private equity. Have a listen today: https://loom.ly/o0ivB1w #readyfornext #RFNAcademy #privateequity #mythbusting #PD #professionaldevelopment

I am thrilled to share that I will be moderating a panel of Family Offices discussing their growing and strategic interest in Private Equity at the upcoming Private Equity Insights Conference in Amsterdam on November 28th. This panel promises valuable insights into how Family Offices are shaping the future of Private Equity, and it is an honor to be part of this pivotal conversation. Private Equity Insights #PrivateEquity #FamilyOffices #InvestmentTrends #PrivateEquityInsights

At the Zero One Hundred Conferences (PE & VC Platform) „0100 Conference DACH“, CMS partner Alexander Rakosi will moderate an engaging panel "A Peek into the Future," providing an in-depth look into the evolving world of private equity and add-on transactions within the DACH region. This session is set to highlight emerging trends, address current challenges, and offer insights into the strategic moves shaping the future of deal-making allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's investment landscape.   For more information on the event, click on the link below, and reach out to Alexander Rakosi when you attend the event. #cmslaw #privateequity #investements #transaction