Rebecca Akrofie
Rebecca Akrofie is a News Reporter at private funds management covering private equity management, regulation and legislative developments.
The professional services firm has affiliated with Tiang & Co to offer legal advice in Hong Kong.
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Jeffrey Deitrich joins the fund administrator’s private equity board as the firm develops its back-office technology business.
Gregory Metz joins from Ropes & Gray, while Hogan Lovells and Latham & Watkins make New York and London hires.
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New data suggests the private equity industry is taking the reins in embracing ESG, but they want clearer standards.
Driss Bererhi joins Allen & Overy in Paris, while Mae Rogers has joined Mayer Brown in New York.
The firm is targeting $7bn for the fund and will make a GP commitment of at least $750m.
The potential impact of Brexit on the UK’s financial regulation is of more concern to fund managers than the forthcoming reforms to limited partnership laws.
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Benjamin Kozinn joins the investment practice at Lowenstein Sandler as a partner.
The global investment firm has closed its 12th flagship vehicle on almost $14bn and will focus on investments in the US, Canada and Mexico.
The firm has hired an eight strong tax team from Winston & Strawn, bringing its Paris headcount to 66.