Podcasts by Committed Capital

Sidecar: FTC’s New Prior Approval Policy – Impact on Risks and Deal Terms from 2021-12-10T15:00

The U.S. FTC recently announced it would seek “prior approvals” in certain merger enforcement actions, subjecting merging parties to a veto on future deals. In our sixth Sidecar episode, Dechert...

Trends in Equity Co-Investments from 2021-09-15T15:00

A critical feature of any co-investment is to ensure alignment with the lead sponsor. How do co-investors protect themselves from potential misalignment, and what are some other key consideratio...

Sidecar: Increased Foreign Direct Investment Scrutiny – How Are PE Firms Impacted? from 2021-08-16T10:00

The foreign direct investment review landscape around the world is evolving rapidly. In our fifth Sidecar episode, antitrust partner Clemens York and associates Marjolein De Backer and Hrishi Ha...

Sidecar: Rep and Warranty Insurance – Latest Trends and Developments from 2021-07-26T09:00

What is the current state of the rep and warranty insurance market, and what are the recent developments impacting coverage, premiums and exclusions? In our fourth Sidecar episode, Dechert priva...

First 100 Days: Legal Pitfalls and Opportunities for New PE Funds from 2021-06-30T20:00

The acquisition of a target is the beginning of a new long-term relationship between a management team and a fund. What are some of the opportunities and challenges that this relationship create...

Secondaries: Dry Powder and Paradigm Shifts from 2021-05-27T08:00

What’s behind the incredible demand in the PE secondaries market? In this episode, Dechert’s Dean Collins leads a discussion with Coller Capital’s Francois Aguerre and Lazard’s Nick Miles on the...

Sidecar: PREP Act Liability Immunity – Considerations for PE Portfolio Companies During COVID-19 from 2021-05-17T09:00

What should private equity industry players know about the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (“PREP”) Act? In our third Sidecar episode, product liability and mass torts partner Sara R...

ESG and Asset Management: Challenges and Opportunities from 2021-04-25T09:00

How will recent EU regulatory developments and the change of U.S. administration impact ESG in asset management? In this episode, Dechert’s Mikhaelle Schiappacasse, a London-based financial serv...

European Restructurings and the Evolving Role of Alternative Asset Managers from 2021-03-30T09:00

What types of distressed debt opportunities are available for alternative asset managers in Europe? In this episode, Dechert’s Solomon J. Noh, a London-based restructuring partner, leads a discu...

Sidecar: FTC Suspends HSR Early Termination – How Will It Impact Deal Timing? from 2021-03-16T10:00

The FTC recently suspended “Early Termination” for deals that are reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. In our second Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust/competition partner James Fis...

Managing Cybersecurity Risk in Private Equity Transactions: Investing in the Modern Age from 2021-02-22T12:00

With cyberattacks increasing dramatically in both frequency and sophistication over the past year, cybersecurity preparedness has become more important than ever for private equity investors, an...

Sidecar: The Corporate Transparency Act – Will My Business Be Affected? from 2021-02-17T16:00

Committed Capital Sidecar is our new, bite-sized feature which quickly covers a key development affecting the private equity industry.

In this inaugural Sidecar episode, partners from Dech...

A Strong Recovery? PE Life Sciences and Healthcare Investment Opportunities in 2021 from 2021-01-26T09:00

How did PE investments in life sciences and healthcare fare in 2020, and what do this year and future years have in store for those sectors? In this episode, Dechert's Robert Darwin and sen...

SPACs, Election Impact and Industry Resilience: 2021 Global Private Equity Outlook from 2020-12-15T15:00

After a surprising surge in Q3 2020, will private equity buyout activity remain strong in 2021? In this special episode, industry leaders from First Atlantic, H.I.G. Capital and One Equity Partn...

The Market for Private Equity Financing from 2020-10-14T10:00

How is the PE industry approaching deal financing in the current environment? In this episode, Dechert and guests from Ares Management, KKR and Vista Credit Partners discuss the latest trends sh...

Getting Deals Done in the Current Environment from 2020-09-01T15:00

What does it take to get deals done in the current environment? Dechert breaks it down, along with guest speakers from Cerberus Capital Management, First Atlantic Capital, and Blackstone. We dis...

Private Equity Outlook for 2020: Current Trends and Moving Forward from 2020-08-06T11:00

What are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the private equity industry in the remainder of 2020? Dechert has the answers, along with guest speakers from Court Square Capital Partne...

Private Equity Outlook for 2020: Current Trends and Moving Forward from 2020-08-06T11:00

What are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the private equity industry in the remainder of 2020? Dechert has the answers, along with guest speakers from Court Square Capital Partne...

Private Equity Outlook for 2020: Current Trends and Moving Forward from 2020-08-06T11:00

What are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the private equity industry in the remainder of 2020? Dechert has the answers, along with guest speakers from Court Square Capital Partne...