Private Equity Fund Formation in 2012
Navigating Capital Raising Under a New Regulatory Landscape: Dodd Frank, JOBS Act, the Volcker Rule, and ILPA Revised Principles
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar/teleconference with Q&A
Conducted on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Recorded event now available
This CLE webinar will identify the most significant trends in private equity fund formation from a capital raising, regulatory and negotiations standpoint.
Description
The private funds industry has recently experienced a large number of regulatory and structural changes. Capital is beginning to flow with more regularity outside the U.S. into emerging market funds, primarily into the BRICs and into new markets such as Latin America and Africa. Fundraising continues to be difficult in the U.S., particularly for sponsors raising first and second funds, with capital going into sectors such as healthcare, energy and technology.
Dodd Frank revamped the registration exemptions for investment advisors, among other things, creating a new class of "exempt reporting advisers" who must file with the SEC. The JOBS Act eliminates some fundraising restrictions, and the Volcker Rule alters ways in which banks can sponsor and invest in private equity funds.
The updated ILPA principles continue to serve as a guide for domestic and international LPs when reviewing and negotiating private fund terms. These principles, along with fundraising competition and difficulties, are changing the landscape for fundraising negotiations.
Listen as our panel of private equity attorneys discusses the changing landscape of private equity fund formation, such as the flow of capital into new markets, the new regulations and their implications, and an update and overview of terms and negotiating points.
Outline
- Overview of the current private equity fund formation landscape
- Emerging markets
- Regulatory changes
- Dodd Frank changes to the Advisers Act registration requirements
- JOBS Act
- Volcker Rule
- Form PF
- Initial fundraising negotiations
- ILPA principles updates
- Effect on negotiations
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What are the most significant changes impacting private equity fund formation from a capital raising perspective?
- What are some recent structural changes taking place in the market?
- How are the new regulations under Dodd Frank, the JOBS Act and Volcker Rule impacting private equity fund formation?
- How do the updated ILPA principles impact initial fundraising negotiations?
Faculty
Scott W. Naidech, Partner
Chadbourne & Parke, New York
He represents domestic and international sponsors in the structuring, establishment and operation of their private equity funds. He formed buyout, growth capital, real estate, energy, infrastructure, mezzanine and venture capital funds, among others, ranging in size from $50 million to over $16 billion of committed capital, including both geography focused and industry focused funds. He also advises clients on leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and divestitures, and general corporate matters.
Adam D. Gale, Counsel
Chadbourne & Parke, New York
He provides regulatory and compliance advice to hedge funds, private equity funds, broker-dealers, banks and registered investment companies. He also forms and structures private funds and registered funds. He is the head of firm's Hedge Fund Practice Group, and also represents both well-established and start-up entities.
L. Charles Bartz, Senior Advisor
Berchwood Partners, New York
He has 30 years of experience in institutional investments both as a plan sponsor and as a placement agent. He has focused on alternative investments over the last 15 years, working with a broad range of domestic and international investment strategies and products, including private equity/buyouts, venture capital, mezzanine, distressed debt, infrastructure, hedge funds, and real estate.
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