Brad Meikle

Wilson named new EVCA chair

Apax tech and telecoms head replaces 3i's Russell

PE-backed restructurings expected to double

Turnaround specialists want improved access to credit and loans

UK VC appeals to investors

BVCA report reveals LPs optimistic for the future

Investors flee infrastructure

But aim to return when market conditions improve

Investindustrial raises €100m annex fund

Italian firm to back existing investee businesses

Emerging market activity crashes 50%

Developed markets lose 5% of global share

East Capital ups investments in CEE

Russia and the Balkans targetted

Leveraged loans

ADB Airfield Solutions, Gras Savoye, National Express, Skype Technologies

Restructurings

Almatis, Bavaria Yachtbau, BorsodChem, Dockwise, Gala Coral, Hilding Anders, Linpac, Panrico, Park Resorts, Select Service Partners, Terreal, Wind Hellas

Advent hires European partner