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Jason Herman Quoted in Private Equity Law Report on Considerations for PE Sponsors Before Launching a Private Credit Strategy
02.05.20
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Funds Partner Jason Herman was quoted in an article from Private Equity Law Report titled, “What Must a PE Sponsor Consider Before Launching a Private Credit Strategy? (Part One of Two).” Among the factors to consider, Jason noted that the launch of a private credit fund will necessitate additional compliance personnel, and it is important for PE sponsors to invest in high-quality professionals and outside counsel. “Unlike a PE fund, which may take a long time to make an investment that it identifies, credit funds often act very quickly, so firms need strong compliance folks who can work in real time to identify these issues and determine how best to address them,” Jason said.
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