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Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2025

Confession: writing this in May 2025, we cannot predict with confidence what the rest of 2025 will bring. The year has already seen four months of change and upheaval – political, regulatory, and economic. The new US...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Examining the SEC’s Slew of Recent Rules and Amendments

In a wave of SEC rulemaking this past year, representing a “new world order” event akin to Dodd-Frank, the SEC has provided itself with a fresh set of tools to increase regulatory and enforcement scrutiny on private funds....more

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Transparency Is Key for PE Amid Greenbashing Risk

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As ESG statements fall under increasing scrutiny, sponsors should aim for consistent and accurate messaging, as well as robust ESG strategies. Regulatory drivers and stakeholder demands have put environmental, social,...more

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EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Redefines ESG Reporting

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The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which entered into force in January 2023, marks a new era for ESG reporting across Europe (and globally). CSRD is the latest in a wave of new rules...more

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PE on Red Alert for Greenwashing in Light of UK Developments

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PE firms face growing regulatory and litigation risks from greenwashing claims as they navigate a fragmented anti-greenwashing landscape. Amid concerns of exaggerated or misleading sustainability claims, the UK Financial...more

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Working Out Worker Rights - What Recent Developments Mean for PE

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Worker classification, employee rights, and equal pay are among the issues that require careful consideration in light of recent and forthcoming changes. The COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing emphasis on ESG metrics...more

A&O Shearman

What to Expect from the Biden Administration

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The inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States has set in motion a number of significant policy changes. In this panel discussion, our U.S. legal and policy specialists shared their insights on what our...more

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ESG Goes Mainstream: How “Return First” PE Funds Can Factor ESG Considerations Into Their Investment And Portfolio Management...

Considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making an investment is no longer solely the province of “impact-first” investors—those who prioritize social or environmental impact above return on...more

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ESG in European Private Equity: The Effects of COVID-19

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Increasing interest in ESG issues presents an opportunity for sponsors to re-evaluate their existing ESG strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for private equity firms and their...more

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