PE companies face increasing risk from cyberattacks, and regulators have begun holding directors personally accountable for cybersecurity failings.
As ESG statements fall under increasing scrutiny, sponsors should aim for consistent and accurate messaging, as well as robust ESG strategies.
The CMA increasingly reviews PE mergers, including historic roll-up deals, prompting sponsors to reassess merger control risks.
Upcoming reforms will couple stricter regulation with greater consumer awareness, presenting significant new challenges to businesses and PE firms.
PE firms should take action to mitigate growing regulatory and litigation risks from greenwashing claims, as they navigate a fragmented anti-greenwashing landscape.
Following recent press coverage, PE sponsors are exploring share-based schemes and other plans to incentivise non-managerial staff.
Music deals have struck a chord for PE investors, though notes of complexity remain.
Once shunned, the cannabis sector now offers attractive PE opportunities in many jurisdictions.
Elevating the ranking of undrawn credit lines in PE financing could resolve a current short supply from banks.
Green shoots emerge as PE firms consider new ways to incorporate ESG into dealmaking.