An express third-party beneficiary provision running in favor of a lender in a fund’s limited partnership agreement (an “LPA”) is helpful for subscription credit facilities. It bolsters the rights and remedies of a...more
6/3/2025
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Contract Terms ,
Creditors ,
Investment Funds ,
Lenders ,
Limited Partnership Agreements ,
Limited Partnerships ,
Loans ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Third-Party
Subscription credit facilities, commonly referred to as “sub-lines” or “capital call facilities,” are a cornerstone of private equity finance. These facilities are secured by a bespoke collateral package that protects lenders...more
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Subscription credit facilities rely on the obligations of investors to a private investment fund (“Fund”) to contribute their capital commitments to the Fund when called. From a subscription credit...more
2/26/2025
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Capital Markets ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Contract Terms ,
Credit Facilities ,
Creditors ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Investment Funds ,
Investors ,
Lenders ,
Limited Partnership Agreements ,
Loan Agreements ,
Loans ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Risk Management
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Cash control provisions are critical features of any subscription credit facility, safeguarding lenders’ primary repayment sources while also potentially impacting the Fund’s cash management operations....more
Recent developments in fund finance documentation reflect a significant shift in how insurance companies are treated under assignment provisions. Traditionally, “competitor” definitions have served to restrict loan...more
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Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulation, Regulation W, impose restrictions on banks concerning “covered transactions” with their affiliates. With the increasing...more
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Over the last several years, a need has arisen in the fund finance market, which caters to private equity, venture capital, family offices, and other investment funds (“Funds”) and their sponsors, for...more
8/29/2024
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Capital Markets ,
Credit Facilities ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Financing ,
Investment ,
Investment Funds ,
Investment Portfolios ,
Loans ,
NAV ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
Securities ,
Venture Capital
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Private equity structures often use “blockers” to achieve certain tax benefits. In this Legal Update, we explain what blockers are, how they may be used in a subscription credit facility, and what...more
High net worth feeder funds (“HNW Feeder Funds”) have emerged as a strategic resource for private equity funds seeking additional sources of capital. The HNW Feeder Fund structure often involves a partnership between private...more
Recallable capital has become an increasingly common concept in subscription credit facilities. In this Legal Update, we explain the concept of recallable capital and its role in subscription credit facilities, as well as...more
On December 27, 2023, the US federal banking regulators proposed reporting requirements for bank loans and commitments to the fund finance sector. This change reflects not only the rapid growth in this sector but also the...more