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Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: A Conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing of Monroe Street Partners (Part One)

Below is his conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing at Monroe Street Partners (MSP), a Chicago-based investment firm that partners with family and founder-owned, lower-middle market businesses across the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Don’t Call It a Comeback: A Decade Later, the Corwin Doctrine Still Packs a Knockout Punch

The Delaware Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Corwin v. KKR Financial Holdings LLC1 reshaped the landscape of merger and acquisition litigation by establishing a powerful defense for Delaware companies. Under the Corwin...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Colorado Shifts to Robust State-Level Antitrust Enforcement Regime

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Colorado’s antitrust landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation — not just because of the sweeping legislative changes enacted in 2023, but also due to the assertive approach now being taken by the Colorado Attorney...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: June 2025

In June 2025, there were twelve Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and five further possible offers announced. Recommended cash offer by HGGC LLC for Inspired plc – £183.6 million – public to private....more

Paul Hastings LLP

DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Highlights Importance of Post-Close Due Diligence and Integration

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On June 16, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s or Department’s) National Security Division (NSD or Division) announced they had declined to prosecute the private equity firm White Deer Management LLC for violations of...more

Ankura

Navigating Change: How 2025 Tax Changes Could Affect M&A Dynamics

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In the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, it is crucial to consider factors beyond the transaction itself, as the 2025 calendar year is already underway. Evaluating how potential 2025 tax changes and any changes beyond...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Delaware Court of Chancery Permits Reliance on News Articles and Information Post-Dating Books and Records Demand

On January 29, 2025, in State of Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer v. Paramount Global (the “Decision”), the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial opinion, broadening the types of sources a stockholder may...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations

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In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of Secise, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6337 (Feb. 19, 2025) clarified an important exception to the general rule...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Antitrust Insights for Private Equity Navigating the New Administration's Policies — PE Pathways Podcast

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In this episode of PE Pathways, Brandon Raphael, a partner from the firm’s Private Equity practice, is joined by fellow Partners Barbara Sicalides and Joe Farside from the firm's Antitrust practice group to discuss antitrust...more

WilmerHale

BRG Annual M&A Disputes Report 2025

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After moderate deal market gains in 2024, dealmakers are eager to leave the uncertainty of the last few years behind and enter a new chapter of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. The conditions look right for further...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - March 2025

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Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. U.S. PE dealmaking had a slower start in 2025. YTD deal numbers...more

White & Case LLP

Value creation and competitive valuations drive EMEA take-private surge

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Despite prevailing headwinds in wider M&A markets, take-private deal flow across EMEA sustained robust levels of activity as dealmakers jumped at opportunities to buy listed companies at attractive valuations - EMEA...more

A&O Shearman

Private equity and serial acquisitions continue to feel the antitrust heat

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Private equity acquisitions—notably roll-up strategies—continued to face antitrust scrutiny in 2024. As did serial acquisitions by non-PE acquirers. Headwinds were particularly strong in the U.S., but breezes from other...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Transaction Q+A: What Private Business Owners Should Know Before Selling

Brian Andreosky, President of Aldrich Capital Advisors, and lawyer Matt Bisturis, Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., discuss steps that private company owners should consider before, during, and after sale of...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Where is corporate venture capital headed in 2025, and will it lead to more M&A?

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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investment is an increasingly used strategic tool that enables large corporations to make minority investments in startups that will complement and expand their existing products or services....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsors and Capital Raising: A Conversation With Greg Tobben at Access Capital Partners

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Four Takeaways from the Orthopedics Today Conference 2025

Sheppard Mullin partners, Cyrus Abbassi and Leonard Lipsky, served as panelists at the annual Orthopedics Today Conference in Kauai, Hawaii, held in January 2025. During a spirited discussion with various stakeholders in the...more

White & Case LLP

M&A in Australia: Prospects for dealmaking looking up

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Australian M&A defied a slow growth environment to post a solid performance in 2024, while dealmakers are optimistic about the prospects for the year ahead - Australia’s economy continues to grow at a slow pace as...more

Stevens & Lee

FTC Settlement Proposes Consent Order to Monitor Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson’s Acquisitions Plans

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We previously reported on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) and the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson). In the lawsuit, the FTC alleges that...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - January 2025

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U.S. PE deal activity: Deal activity was slightly down in 2024 with a 3% YoY decline, while deal value was up 14%. Transaction activity did not make the strong comeback dealmakers were hoping for in 2024 as investors...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Renovus Acquires Superior Health

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Renovus Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of Superior Health Holdings. Superior, formed in 2021 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a provider of home health and hospice services throughout Louisiana....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Healthcare Private Equity Outlook & Trends - January 2025

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As some packed the skis and headed to their favorite slopes this winter season, it is hard not to see the analogies to the healthcare private equity (PE) transaction market as we ring in the New Year. Much like the Northern...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Private M&A: Year in Review and Outlook

Looking back on 2024 in private M&A, several notable trends stand out. In a year generally marked by caution in dealmaking, the Canadian market saw heightened regulatory scrutiny, the growth of private capital financing and...more

Goodwin

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of PE-Led M&A: Strategies for Sellers in 2025

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The past two years have been a challenging period for private equity, with higher interest rates, subdued economic growth and political uncertainty all serving to suppress deal flow. However, as inflation continues to ease...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Capital Insights - Autumn 2024

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Welcome to the sixth edition of Private Capital Insights. As we navigate the complexities of 2024, the private capital sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving market dynamics....more

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