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Peter Gilman Quoted in Law360 on Ways PE Firms are Shifting Strategies
08.03.20
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Funds Partner Peter Gilman was quoted in a Law360 article outlining several ways private equity firms are adapting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, fund managers are learning to navigate the market with strategies like targeting special purpose acquisition vehicles (“SPACs”) and distressed assets. The article highlighted that lawyers should expect an increase in funds specifically focused on opportunistic investments or special situations. Peter noted he has seen a significant increase in the number of clients seeking to pursue opportunistic or market dislocation strategies, either by establishing new bespoke investment products or by utilizing some of the available capital in their existing flagship funds, in order to facilitate new investments in areas where COVID-19 has created compelling opportunities.
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