James Taylor

Battle for biggest ever buyout explodes into life(2)

A Vornado-led consortium has launched a $37.6 billion counter-bid for Equity Office.

Advent promotes lucky thirteen(2)

Advent has made a string of promotions across its European and North American offices, including three new partners.

US buyout groups join BVCA(2)

Bain Capital, Blackstone, Carlyle and KKR have signed up to the BVCA, a UK trade body, as the industry continues its charm offensive.

Citigroup alumni to raise $1bn emerging markets fund

Two ex-Citigroup executives are raising a $1 billion fund to develop financial services businesses in emerging markets.

Carlyle brings in North African specialist for MENA push(2)

The Carlyle Group has recruited North African specialist Hassan El-Khatib as a managing director to bolster its newly formed MENA team in Cairo.

Helix hires ex-Goldman banker into London office

The UK-based placement agent has hired Clive Norton as a managing director.

Industry defenders continue to emerge(3)

Leading advisers to private equity are beginning to come out in support of the industry, following a wave of recent criticism.

European private equity hits record high after bumper buyout quarter

A record final quarter for buyouts, including thirteen deals valued at over one billion euros, saw the total value of European private equity deals increase to €178bn in 2006.

Partners Group increases assets by nearly 60% in 2006

Partners Group, a Swiss alternative asset manager, has taken advantage of strong demand for private equity to boost assets by 59% in 2006.

Abingworth closes record life sciences fund at £300 million

Abingworth has closed a record £300 million fund, which will target life sciences investments in Europe and North America.