Law - Equity and Taxation
As secondary transactions rise in popularity, Frédéric Moulin and Bruno Bertrand of Baker & McKenzie present a comprehensive guide to their execution.
As economic imperatives force private equity and venture capital funds into competition with each other, Simon Walker and Mark Davis of Taylor Wessing explain how co-operation might be the key.
Damien Crossley of Macfarlanes discusses the tax changes in last month’s Budget and
their impact on the private equity industry.
Richard Moulton of Eversheds explains that as public companies struggle to raise funds and private equity firms struggle to get funds out of the door, more houses are preparing to try out PIPE investments.
Lee Clifford of Freeth Cartwright highlights the investment opportunities available in training companies as the market looks to consolidate.
Take-privates in the Netherlands have become subject to new rules, which have far-reaching consequences, says Victor de Vlaam of Lovells.
The expense of continental Europe’s complex tax regulations can be minimised with some advance planning, says Damien Crossley of Macfarlanes.
If the effects of the credit crunch were ever to trickle down to the mid-market, there could well be a silver lining, says Roger Gregory of Nabarro.
It was much anticipated, and not a trifle feared, but the Walker review contained few surprises, says Simon Sale of Dundas & Wilson.
Mooted changes to the tax treatment of taper relief on carry could well impact holders of loan notes. But, says Tom Daltry of Eversheds, pre-emptive action can be taken.
Buyout houses are attempting to avoid post-completion haggling on exit through “locked-box” mechanisms, says Bobby Reddy of Latham & Watkins.
Trade receivables securitisations offer a low-cost funding alternative to highly leveraged buyouts, say Mark Nicolaides, Gero Schreiber and John-Patrick Sweny of Latham & Watkins.
The UK is undoubtedly the leading centre for private equity in Europe, but 2007 looks set to be the year when the government finally clamps down. There are taxing times ahead, says peter Bartram.
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