Episode 3 – Minority investment – an alternative approach to private equity

Taylor Wessing Ireland Partner Paddy Quinlan is joined by Head of the Republic of Ireland at BGF Leo Casey to discuss BGF's Irish presence, its investment approach and notable aspects of the private equity market in Ireland. 

Topics covered include:

• BGF's approach to investing and how it supports management teams 
• how Leo's corporate finance experience plays a role in his investing approach 
• what makes a good private equity advisor/professional advisor 
• Ireland's strategic importance to BGF International 
• current trends in the Irish market and opportunities for BGF in the future. 

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Guest speaker

Leo leads BGF's Dublin office, with responsibility for identifying, investing and supporting businesses across the Republic of Ireland who require long-term and patient capital to support growth plans. Based in Dublin, he has more than 17 years’ experience and knowledge of the Irish mid-market, helping Irish owner-managed and family businesses secure growth capital and unlock value.