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Peter Gilman Featured in Private Equity Law Report on GP “Minority Stake” Transactions

07.23.19

Funds Partner Peter Gilman was featured in a Private Equity Law Report Q&A titled, “Legal Issues With Minority Stake Transactions” In the article, the first of a two-part series, Peter discusses ways that “minority stakes” funds can protect their passive investments in PE sponsors, how underlying PE managers can preserve their independent operations and the potential risks and conflicts associated with these investments and operating in the same industry.

In part two of the series, Peter will discuss important fund document provisions based on the revenue streams of these investments, ways buyers manage the limited liquidity of their minority stake interests and potential future trends in this area.

To read part one of the Q&A series, please click here (subscription required).