Brazil: A basket of benefits Christopher Meyn of Gávea Investimentos explains why Brazil is the place to invest in Latin America
Europe: Codes compared The self-regulation of private equity in Denmark, Sweden and the UK shows how different codes suit different countries. The European Commission should take note
US banking: Let the good funds roll US banks need capital. This can come from private equity funds, but regulation needs to be liberalised
Restructuring leveraged finance: A role reversal for banks Private equity is buying up acquisition finance so enthusiastically that it may end up leading its own deals in the next cycle, cutting out the banks
China: Will partnership law be worth it? It is hard to see how a new structure for foreign-invested funds will work with existing law
Acquisition finance litigation: Beware specific performance The aftermath of Clear Channel: longer form term sheets, interim facilities and specific performance clauses
Cayman Islands: The letter and the law Most private equity funds will include a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership as part of the structure. Iain McMurdo & Tom Katsaros of Maples and Calder explore the issues surrounding the use of side letters
Germany: Economics or foreign policy? Changes to German law are soon to create new obstacles for investors. Frank Thiäner and Jens Hörmann of P+P Pöllath + Partners explain why
India: Investing into India Sidharth Bhasin of Shearman & Sterling in Hong Kong explains how private equity deals are structured
Luxembourg: Updating the SICAR Luxembourg limited partnerships will be more attractive for risk capital structuring says Marc Meyers, partner at Loyens & Loeff, Luxembourg
Mexico: Ways to stay out of court Kuri Breña Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar outline indemnification mechanisms in Mexican M&A transactions
United Kingdom: Let’s work together Sale to a Spac has tended to be considered a last resort exit route for a private equity fund. Graham Defries and David Willbe of Dechert explain why the time has come to reconsider
