GP stakes investing – the rise of a new alternative strategy (part 2 of 2)

Recently, we looked at the reasons behind the rise of GP stakes investing – an investment strategy in which an investor or fund acquires equity interests in a fund manager, rather than one of the funds it manages. In this piece, we examine some of the risks of taking stakes higher up the asset manager…

“Knock, knock” – how to approach negotiations with your lender: 5 top tips

Our previous article covered aspects of a company’s third-party credit facilities that could cause concern in light of the hardships caused by COVID-19. In this piece we provide practical tips on how a borrower might approach discussions with third party lenders to refinance or adjust the terms of its facilities 1. Engage early and decisively…