News & Insights (Private Equity)

Private Capital and Clean Energy: exploring a growing relationship

The quest for alternative funding sources for the clean energy sector has never been more acute. The venture capital firms that ...

DB pension schemes and impact on pricing

Defined benefit pension liabilities are, of course, a significant issue in businesses that have them, and have led to those ...

HMRC consultation into possible changes to income tax rules on interest

The UK Government announced at Budget 2012 that it would consult on proposals for possible changes to the income tax rules on the ...

Taylor Wessing advise the Briefing Media Group on the acquisition of UBM plc's UK agricultural and medical general practitioner portfolios

Taylor Wessing private equity partners Emma Danks and Martin Winter have led a team advising the Briefing Media Group on the ...

Cleantech and Renewable Energy Investment Review

In conjunction with Clean Energy pipeline we have prepared the latest Cleantech and Renewable Energy Investment Review, analysing ...

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on €180M Sale of Attends Healthcare

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, on the ...

CRC Reports - only days left for submissions

Avoid penalties now! The first CRC reporting deadline is rapidly approaching and there are substantial penalties for ...

Will 2011 be the year of the IPO?

Taylor Wessing and Arbuthnot Securities forum explores complex flotation process, market dynamics and challengesLondon – IPOs ...

The best man for the job, isn't

Lord Davies publishes the 'Women on Boards' review. The government has recommended that FTSE 100 companies should aim to have a ...

CRC - all change?

Exactly one year after coming into force, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme will be amended. These initial amendments form part of ...

Howard Palmer and Susanna Stanfield on the latest developments in the UK venture capital market in PLC's Private Equity Handbook

The recently published PLC Private Equity Handbook includes a chapter on developments and analysis of the UK's venture capital ...

Howard Palmer and Susanna Stanfield on the latest developments in the UK venture capital market in PLC's Private Equity Handbook

The recently published PLC Private Equity Handbook includes a chapter on developments and analysis of the UK's venture capital ...

Taylor Wessing advises global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group on establishment of new investment structure in the Dubai International Financial Centre

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised The Carlyle Group on establishment of Carlyle MENA Investment Advisors Limited ...

European funding gap widens: latest research into cleantech and renewable energy

The early-stage funding arena has been deserted by most venture capital funds and the private equity community en masseA scarcity ...

Taylor Wessing advises on LGV Capital backed MBO of Snow+Rock Group

Taylor Wessing's Private Equity group has advised the Management team on the management buyout of Snow+Rock Sports Limited. The ...

Every board needs a human director

As from 1 October this year, all companies (including dormant companies) must have at least one natural director, i.e. a human ...

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on acquisition of Brandon Hire

Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for long standing private equity client, Rutland Partners LLP, on its acquisition of leading tool ...

Does the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme affect you?

30 September 2010, the end of the registration period for the first phase of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, is rapidly ...

Private Equity: The Management Guide

Setting the scene You are a key member of a management team for a business which is up for sale. It may be one which is part of ...

Taylor Wessing advises cleantech fund Climate Change Capital Private Equity on €9.1 million investment

Taylor Wessing has advised Climate Change Capital Private Equity (“CPE”), a €200 million fund dedicated to investments in clean ...

Taylor Wessing acts on £48 million MBO of the UK's largest residential lettings agency

European law firm Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for privately owned property business, RO Group, on the management buy-out of ...

Impact of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme on private equity funds

Are you ready for change? The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is the UK’s new carbon emissions trading scheme that will start ...

Taylor Wessing advises esure insurance on its buyout from Lloyds

Taylor Wessing LLP has advised leading online motor insurance provider esure on its management buyout from Lloyds Banking Group, ...

Taylor Wessing advises JHP Group on £56 million buy-out by Lloyds Development Capital

Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for JHP Group (JHP), one of the UK’s largest private sector providers of vocational education, ...

Taylor Wessing advises Brawn GP

For more information or to speak to Russell Van Praagh, please contact Helen Needham at Taylor ...

Taylor Wessing bags cross-border leveraged buy-out for Rutland Partners LLP

Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for long standing private equity client, Rutland Partners LLP, on its acquisition of household ...

Taylor Wessing puts Brawn GP F1 on the grid

For more information or to speak to Russell Van Praagh, please contact Helen Needham at Taylor ...

Directors' Conflicts of Interest: A Companies Act 2006 update - Can your Board authorise directors' conflicts of interests?

Can your Board authorise directors' conflicts of interests?  As you will probably be aware, there are new rules introduced ...

Taylor Wessing advises Fortune Management Inc. on its successful restructuring deal worth EUR 103m

Taylor Wessing LLP recently advised Fortune Management Inc. on the successful restructuring of bonds and loan notes totalling EUR ...

Directors' Conflicts of Interest: A Companies Act 2006 Update - Have you made your declarations yet?

Have you made your declarations yet? As you will be aware, an Investor Director may be caught by the new rules introduced by the ...

Taylor Wessing's Private Client and Capital Markets teams shortlisted for Financial News Legal Awards 2008

Taylor Wessing advises Smedvig Capital on £4m investment in Suso Drinks Ltd.

Taylor Wessing in London has acted for London-based private equity company Smedvig Capital on a £4 million investment in SUSO ...