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Kirkland & Ellis to open PE practice in Hong Kong

The international law firm will relocate London partner David Patrick Eich and two associates for the launch of its Hong Kong operations within the next year.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Leveraged debt advisor Blenheim expands team

London-based Blenheim Advisors, an advisor on debt packages for financings and refinancings, has made two appointments to meet greater demand for service from private equity firms.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

Nordic Capital buys into Swedish food services

Sweden’s ICA Meny is the second acquisition from Nordic Capital’s recently-closed €1.9bn vehicle in the last week.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

Bridgepoint buys in to Italian cosmetics

London-based investor Bridgepoint has purchased a 70 percent stake in Italian perfumery Limoni for a reported €470m.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

CapVest, Blackstone in talks over £1bn Unilever unit

The two private equity firms are reportedly considering forming a consortium to make a £1bn bid for Unilever’s frozen foods business, which includes brands such as Birds Eye and Iglo.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

InnovationsKapital hires Falkevall for ICT

Nordic early-stage investor InnovationsKapital has hired former CapMan Capital Management partner Martin Falkevall as it approaches a second close on its fourth fund.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

France’s WCP makes debut investment

The private equity vehicle of Serge Weinberg, former chairman of Pinault Printemps Redoute, has acquired a 70 percent stake in a Paris-based pharmaceuticals business.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Sovereign bolsters business services activities

The London-based private equity firm has appointed former PricewaterhouseCoopers business services specialist Phil Hinson to its team.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

Permira, Barclays bid for UK retirement homes

Permira and Barclays Capital have reportedly made a £900m offer for listed retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Dunedin receives £75m from quoted trust

Dunedin Enterprise Investment Trust, a quoted investment trust vehicle of Dunedin Capital Partners, has committed £75m to the firm’s second buyout fund.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

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