Private Equity: Law and Practice, 4th Edition

Explaining clearly the law and current practice of private equity transactions, this new edition of Private Equity: Law and Practice offers advice and information relevant to private equity investors, companies seeking funds, those financing deals and managers wishing to buy out a company.

Covering the major legal and business aspects of funding via private equity, this accessible guide provides all the practical legal and commercial information needed in this area.

• Looks at every part of the transaction, including raising private equity, managing the transaction, and restructuring the company
• Explains the legal regulations for tax relief and share capital
• Covers due diligence and issues relating to directors and employers
• Gives an international perspective on private equity including coverage of France, Italy, Spain and Hong Kong
• Deals with private equity in public to private transactions
• Features new chapters on leadership/ development of management and on acquisition finance
• Provides checklists for all legal and business aspects of private equity
• Includes a glossary of private equity terms and a full listing of BVCA members