Committed Capital
Dechert LLP
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.
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Sidecar: Rep and Warranty Insurance – Latest Trends and Developments
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07/26/21 • 12 min
What is the current state of the rep and warranty insurance market, and what are the recent developments impacting coverage, premiums and exclusions? In our fourth Sidecar episode, Dechert private equity partner Mark Evans and rep and warranty insurance experts Craig Schioppo and Emily Standen from Marsh JLT Specialty discuss how the market has evolved in response to SPACs, secondaries and other trends as well as the impact of synthetic policies and other innovations in the sector.
ESG and Asset Management: Challenges and Opportunities
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04/25/21 • 24 min
How will recent EU regulatory developments and the change of U.S. administration impact ESG in asset management? In this episode, Dechert’s Mikhaelle Schiappacasse, a London-based financial services partner, leads a discussion with Planet First Partners’ Andreea Constantinescu and SilverStreet Capital’s Gary Vaughan-Smith on the latest developments in ESG investing, its role in capital raising and anticipated future trends.
03/16/21 • 10 min
The FTC recently suspended “Early Termination” for deals that are reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. In our second Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust/competition partner James Fishkin and counsel Beverly Ang discuss the suspension and its impact on private equity firms, as well as proposed changes to HSR rules that may have a long-term impact.
Sidecar: Hot Documents in Merger Review
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03/29/22 • 14 min
The way in which senior executives and bankers communicate about deal synergies and themes can carry great weight in government merger investigations. In this Sidecar episode, Dechert's antitrust partners discuss the firm’s Boiling Point collection, which tracks government use of hot documents in merger investigations and enforcement, as well as ways in which deal makers can reduce antitrust risks in their communications.
03/18/25 • 22 min
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.
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08/16/21 • 11 min
The foreign direct investment review landscape around the world is evolving rapidly. In our fifth Sidecar episode, antitrust partner Clemens York and associates Marjolein De Backer and Hrishi Hari discuss how these reviews impact private equity firms, including considerations for transaction structure and timing.
Secondaries: Dry Powder and Paradigm Shifts
Committed Capital
05/27/21 • 35 min
What’s behind the incredible demand in the PE secondaries market? In this episode, Dechert’s Dean Collins leads a discussion with Coller Capital’s Francois Aguerre and Lazard’s Nick Miles on the latest trends in the space, including the buoyancy of the fundraising market and the types of deals being originated and executed to deploy enormous amounts of dry powder.
The Market for Private Equity Financing
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10/14/20 • 32 min
How is the PE industry approaching deal financing in the current environment? In this episode, Dechert and guests from Ares Management, KKR and Vista Credit Partners discuss the latest trends shaping the market, including bank and non-bank lender reactions to COVID, fund portability, the finance landscape for tech and other noteworthy sectors, and where the market may be headed next.
The Evolving Credit Secondaries Market
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03/11/24 • 31 min
On the back of a record-setting 2023, the secondary market delivered estimated volumes surpassing US$110 billion. The momentum for credit secondaries shows no sign of slowing down in 2024, but what are the key drivers and trends fueling its growth?
In this episode, Dechert’s Nicole Macarchuk leads a discussion with Apollo’s Olga Kosters on how the secondaries market has evolved in recent years, the current market opportunity for LP and GP-led secondaries, why large asset managers are being drawn into the market, the top considerations from the buy-side, and more.
Private Equity Investments in Food and Agriculture
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11/02/23 • 30 min
In recent years, the food and agricultural sector has seen growing interest from private equity investment. Driven by an increased demand for food, environmental, social and governance issues, as well as an awareness of climate change, investor interest in sustainable agriculture is set to continue and grow. What are the key drivers behind this trend? In this episode, Dechert’s Nick Marchica leads a discussion with Blue Road Capital’s David Blue and Farmers Gate’s Daniel Fabian on what makes investing in food and agriculture so appealing, how investors can innovate to meet the increasing demand, and the trends and issues likely to shape the sector in years to come.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Committed Capital have?
Committed Capital currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Committed Capital cover?
The podcast is about Lawyer, Investing, Private Equity, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Committed Capital?
The episode title '2024 Global Private Equity Outlook: Trends and Opportunities' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Committed Capital?
The average episode length on Committed Capital is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Committed Capital released?
Episodes of Committed Capital are typically released every 32 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Committed Capital?
The first episode of Committed Capital was released on Aug 6, 2020.
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