It is no secret that in a challenging environment for fundraising and exit opportunities there has been a growing appetite for evergreen structures from investors and fund managers.
“By the time you finish your career, you will have worked at three different firms and will have practiced in three different areas of the law,” I heard from one of my mentors when I was a first‑year associate at my first law firm, Michael Best & Friedrich (MBF). Looking back, that prediction proved spot‑on.
As transactions near the finish line, two of the most common 'punch list' items that remain are often: (i) lien and court searches; and (ii) good standing certificates, in the relevant jurisdictions.
Nominations are being accepted through Monday, March 30 for the Fund Finance Association's annual awards, which recognize individuals who go above and beyond in our industry.
Now in its second year, FFA University 1.0 returns to London! Join the Fund Finance Association for this comprehensive two-day fund finance training program, offering a comprehensive look at the fund finance market through expert-led sessions on core products, legal and documentation considerations, market dynamics and key industry developments.