PE Pathways

In the third installment of our "Carried Away" series, Private Equity Partner Jeremy Levy is joined by fellow Private Equity Partner Chris Rossi and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation Partner Josh Gelfand to explore how carried interest flows beyond a fund's founding partners to junior and mid-level team members. The conversation covers how PE firms structure and size carry pools for broad...

Our "Carried Away" miniseries returns with an insider look at how private fund managers are reimagining fees and carry to win commitments in today's fiercely competitive fundraising environment. In our second episode, Private Equity Partner Stephanie Pindyck Costantino is joined by fellow PE attorneys Heather Stone and Paul Steffens. They examine how the classic "2 and 20" has evolved into a lands...

"Carried Away" is a multi-episode series under our PE Pathways podcast exploring the economics of private funds — management fees, carry, and the tax rules behind them. Each episode in the "Carried Away" series will bring together Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys for a candid conversation about what is really happening in the market, including current GP fee and carry norms, how GPs are sharing eco...

This is the fourth episode in our series on private equity and distressed assets with attorneys from our Bankruptcy + Restructuring and Private Equity practice groups. In this episode, Corporate Partner Rachel Fitzgerald sits down with Finance and Banking Partner Jason Ulezalka and Bankruptcy and Restructuring Partner David Fournier to examine how private equity investors can unlock value in distr...

This is the third episode in our series on private equity and distressed assets with attorneys from our Bankruptcy + Restructuring and Private Equity practice groups. In this episode, Private Equity Partner Nick Stawasz is joined by Bankruptcy + Restructuring Partner Evelyn Meltzer to shine a spotlight on how private equity sponsors and strategic buyers can unlock value in distressed situations us...

This episode of PE Pathways features a recording of a recent panel discussion during a private equity event sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke and Alliant. Private Equity Partner Nanette Heide hosted the event, and the day featured a panel moderated by fellow Private Equity Partner Joe Kadlec. Panelists included Brian Choi, managing partner and CEO of the Food Institute; Sheemul Valecha, a managin...

This is the second episode in our series on private equity and distressed assets with attorneys from our Bankruptcy + Restructuring and Private Equity practice groups. In this episode, Private Equity Partner Thao Le is joined by her fellow Private Equity Partner Don Readlinger and Bankruptcy + Restructuring Partner Alex Rovira to unpack how sponsors, portfolio companies, and lenders can navigate t...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Stephen Fox, a member of the health care and life science transactional team, sits down with Chelsea May, CEO and co-founder of Kyha , one of our innovative SEED ™ clients from the Emerging Companies + Venture Capital practice that recently presented at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference in Philadelphia this past October. Kyha is a privacy-first, AI-powered women'...

This is the first episode in a series of discussions around private equity and distressed assets with attorneys from our Bankruptcy + Restructuring and Private Equity practice groups. Distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving financially troubled companies is an area where private equity firms are increasingly active. This podcast focuses on the state of play in navigating distressed mid...

This episode of PE Pathways features a discussion between Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Jennie Simmons and Sam Veselka, managing director at Pelican Energy Partners. Troutman recently authored a report on PE trends and U.S. energy , with contributions from Jennie and Sam. Their conversation covers some of the takeaways from the report and nuclear energy industry trends in general. Information pres...

This episode of PE Pathways  features Dr. Jessica Wachter, former chief economist and director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), now a professor in quantitative finance at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Hosted by Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Ben Mittman and Genna Garver, the conversation explores Wachter’s exper...

Partner Jeremy Levy hosted the first live recording of PE Pathways at Troutman Pepper Locke's third annual Private Equity Perspectives Summit, held this year in Kohler, WI. Jeremy was joined by Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Chris Rossi and Todd Crescenzo, managing partner and chief investment officer of our client Clear Creek Investments, and Kevin Geaney, managing director at our client Five Arro...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Partners Nick Stawasz and Dan Boland discuss the distinctions between engaging an expert or an arbitrator for resolving post-closing purchase price and earnout disputes in M&A deals. The conversation highlights that the choice between these two methods can depend on factors such as the dispute's value, the desired speed, and the need for finality. Overall, the epis...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Thao Le, a partner in the firm's Private Equity practice, hosts a discussion with Partners Josh Gelfand and Thomas Gray. Josh is in the firm's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice, and Tom is in the firm's Tax practice. The conversation delves into the fundamentals of carried interest in private equity, its function as an incentive, and the associate...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Thao Le, John Ford, and John Falco discuss the potential regulatory impacts of the Trump administration on the private equity industry. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities for private equity in light of potential regulatory changes, including the custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act and the regulation of...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Tricia McNeill and Jonathan Homer delve into the current state and trends in the debt and lending markets, particularly as they impact private equity sponsors. Key points include the Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate cuts, market uncertainty due to various economic factors, competition and collaboration between private credit a...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Brandon Raphael, a partner from the firm's Private Equity practice, is joined by fellow Partners Barbara Sicalides and Joe Farside from the firm's Antitrust practice group to discuss antitrust issues impacting private equity firms and M&A in general. Key points discussed include antitrust priorities under the new administration, noncompete and restrictive covenants...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Thao Le and Stephanie Pindyck Costantino discuss the evolving landscape of secondary transactions in the private equity market. They highlight the significant growth in secondary transactions, the nature and impact of secondaries, and the dynamics of LP-led and GP-led secondaries. The conversation covers the complexities and regulatory considerations and emphasizin...

In this episode of PE Pathways , Thao Le, Jeremy Levy, and Tom Gray discuss the intricacies and implications of employee retention tax credits (ERCs) for private equity and M&A transactions. While ERCs were created in response to COVID-19 to offer relief to employers in the early days of the pandemic, the conversation highlights the ongoing relevance of ERCs due to the statute of limitations for c...

PE Pathways , hosted by attorneys from our Private Equity practice, is a podcast series where experienced dealmakers share their thoughts on current private equity and M&A trends and developments. Stay informed about the latest market trends, regulatory changes, and innovative investment strategies that are shaping the future of private equity. Tune in to listen as our discussions delve into the i...