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With private equity firms sitting on record levels of dry powder, opportunities for PE investment and dealmaking still abound. Yet complexities surrounding valuation, due diligence and financing are at an all-time high. Hosted by members of Dechert’s Private Equity practice, Committed Capital explores current issues and trends affecting PE globally, featuring conversations with leaders from across the industry.© 2025 Dechert LLP. All rights reserved. This information should not be considered as legal opinions on specific facts or as a substitute for legal counsel. It is provided by Dechert LLP as a general informational service and may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions.

  1. 09/04/2025

    PE Rx: Navigating Oregon’s New Healthcare Rules and the Evolving State Law Landscape

    How might Oregon’s new laws restricting private equity in healthcare operations affect regulations in other states, and what should investors and healthcare providers know about them? In the debut edition of Committed Capital’s PE Rx series examining the intersection of PE and healthcare, Dechert partners Markus Bolsinger and Jennifer Hutchens unpack the history and impact of Oregon’s SB 951 and HB 3410, including their practical implications for PE sponsors and management service organizations, the state’s evolving stance on the corporate practice of medicine and much more.  Show Notes "Healthcare Private Equity Soon to Face Significant Hurdles in Oregon," Dechert OnPoint (June 10, 2025)"New Oregon Law Leads Nation in Restricting Healthcare Investment," Dechert OnPoint (June 26, 2025)

    22 min

  2. 08/20/2025

    Sidecar: New Order ‘Targets’ 401(k) Plan ‘Alternatives’

    Earlier this month, a U.S. executive order was signed to broaden the availability of alternative asset investments for individuals with 401(k) plans. In this Sidecar episode of our Committed Capital podcast, Dechert partners Bill Bielefeld and Steve Rabitz dive into the challenges fiduciaries face under ERISA and the regulatory shifts poised to redefine retirement investment strategies moving forward. From liquidity concerns to fee structures and legal uncertainties, this comprehensive conversation sheds light on how plan sponsors and asset managers can navigate the evolving landscape of alternative asset inclusion in participant-directed retirement plans. Show Notes: New Order ‘Targets’ 401(k) Plan ‘Alternatives’: President Takes Aim at Legal Barriers and Litigation Risks, Dechert OnPoint (August 11, 2025)

    29 min

  3. 03/18/2025

    2025 Global Private Equity Outlook: Key Legal Developments and Trends to Watch

    Despite a year of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, private equity demonstrated its resilience in 2024. With challenges still ahead, how are PE managers setting themselves up for success in the coming year? In this special episode, Dechert partners Sarah Kupferman, Rani Habash, Eliot Relles and Sam Whittaker share their perspectives and insights on key findings from Dechert’s 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook report, including the increased appetite for co-investments and club deals, the impact of regulatory changes and private credit’s growing role in bridging funding gaps.  Show Notes  2025 Global Private Equity Outlook

    22 min
  4. Sidecar: A New Dawn for HSR – What the FTC’s New Premerger Notification Requirements Mean for Private Equity

    02/19/2025

    Sidecar: A New Dawn for HSR – What the FTC’s New Premerger Notification Requirements Mean for Private Equity

    The FTC’s recent overhaul of its premerger notification requirements has culminated in a completely new HSR form, which recently became effective and now obligates parties to reportable transactions to disclose substantially more information to the antitrust agencies up front.  What impact will these new requirements have on private equity firms now that they are in effect? In this Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust partner James Fishkin and counsel Beverly Ang highlight a few key changes in the new rules and how PE firms should adjust in order to ensure compliance with the new regime. Show Notes  The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Reporting Requirements: A Roadmap for Filers, Dechert OnPoint (Oct. 30, 2024)

    11 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    Unlocking Value: GP-Stake Sales and Seeding Transactions

    Private equity firms are increasingly looking at strategic options both for their business and fundraising, including GP-stake sales and seeding transactions. What factors do GPs consider when evaluating these options? In this episode, Dechert’s Sam Kay leads a discussion with Rede Partners’ Magnus Goodlad and New Catalyst Strategic Partners’ Demetrius Sidberry on how the market is developing, how businesses are valued, the different methodologies and investment structures for either a GP-stake sale or a seeding arrangement, and more.

    22 min

  6. 10/30/2024

    Taking Stock: Industry Leaders Discuss Private Equity’s Evolution and Future to Mark Dechert’s 40th Anniversary in PE

    2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Dechert’s global private equity practice. In this special episode, Blackstone’s Christopher James, KKR’s John Park, and AB Private Credit Investors’ Jay Ramakrishnan join Ken Young, co-chair of Dechert's corporate and securities practice and co-head of the global private equity group, to reflect on the evolution of the PE industry, from its humble beginnings to its current scale and complexity.  Among other topics, they discuss the diversification of investment strategies from pure buyout shops to massive alternative asset managers, the evolution and the role of private credit in the private equity ecosystem, and the increasing ability for retail investors to access private markets strategies. Key Takeaways  Over the past 40 years, private equity has demonstrated resilience through various economic cycles, continually evolving to meet new challenges.The private equity industry has grown tremendously in both scale and diversification of strategies.Not just private equity, private credit has also emerged as a key asset class, benefiting from the rise in private equity while also supporting that growth.Diversification has included the investor classes too, where outreach to retail investor is the next phase in the diversification of the private capital business.What do the next 40 years hold for PE?  According to our guests, quite a lot.

    35 min

  7. 09/26/2024

    Sidecar: The New EU FSR’s Impact on Private Equity Transactions

    The new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) aims to address potential market distortions caused by subsidies from outside the EU, introducing new European Commission reporting obligations for private equity firms. In this Sidecar, Dechert partners Saira Henry, Michael Okkonen, and Clemens York discuss how private equity firms can adopt proactive strategies and thorough due diligence to effectively navigate the new regime.  Show Notes  “The Regulatory Gauntlet: Dealmakers Face Increased Scrutiny,” Dechert OnPoint (Nov. 5, 2023)

    10 min

  8. 08/27/2024

    Sidecar: CFIUS, Springing Rights and the Equity Stack

    Despite evaluating fewer transactions for potential national security risks, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is taking longer than ever to complete its reviews, significantly impacting deal closing timelines for PE transactions involving foreign investors. In this Sidecar episode, Dechert private equity partner Bernardo Piereck and national security partners Jeremy Zucker and Hrishikesh Hari discuss the current length of CFIUS reviews, insights into the Committee’s mitigation measures as detailed in its annual report to Congress, and steps that investors can take to structure their transactions with CFIUS considerations in mind. Show Notes “Highlights from the Annual CFIUS Report,” Dechert OnPoint (August 7, 2024) “Finally, An Update on Outbound Investment,” Dechert OnPoint (June 26, 2024) “The Evolving Global Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Review Landscape,” Dechert LLP (May 2024)

    13 min
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With private equity firms sitting on record levels of dry powder, opportunities for PE investment and dealmaking still abound. Yet complexities surrounding valuation, due diligence and financing are at an all-time high. Hosted by members of Dechert’s Private Equity practice, Committed Capital explores current issues and trends affecting PE globally, featuring conversations with leaders from across the industry.© 2025 Dechert LLP. All rights reserved. This information should not be considered as legal opinions on specific facts or as a substitute for legal counsel. It is provided by Dechert LLP as a general informational service and may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions.

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    Dechert LLP
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
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