Private credit valuation practices have evolved from informal processes into structured programs shaped by accounting standards and regulatory oversight. This article examines how U.S. and European approaches are increasingly aligned around governance and transparency, and why valuation readiness has become a core integration priority for firms acquiring UK/EU private credit platforms.

The decision contains important lessons, but the analysis may not be identical under English law.

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) permits the establishment of loan originating Qualifying Investor AIFs (L-QIAIFs) subject to its AIF Rulebook.

Many workers, both male and female, juggle work and caregiving responsibilities.

The directive that makes amendments to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)1 (and, to the relevant extent, the UCITS Directive)2, referred to as "AIFMD 2.0"3 enters into...

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has designated PFOA and PFOS as "Hazardous Substances" under CERCLA, marking the agency's first use of Section 102(a) authority and signaling potential widespread industry impact due to the chemicals' historical and ongoing use.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on February 9, 2012 adopted final rules under the Commodity Exchange Act as amended (CEA) that modify and eliminate certain CFTC registration exclusions and exemptions widely used by sponsors of investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended (1940 Act) (mutual funds) and private investment funds.

The Alternative Credit Council and Dechert LLP are pleased to share the findings of our latest research exploring current fund structuring...

Court of Appeal provides welcome clarification to the scope of legal professional privilege, including the application of the iniquity exception | Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP & Others [2024] EWCA Civ 28...

Meta defeated the FTC's monopolization suit seeking to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. A U.S. District Court found that the FTC had failed to prove that Meta currently holds monopoly power in a relevant market.

In this edition of the UK Enforcement newsletter, we provide an update on recent anti-corruption, fraud and bribery developments in the UK.

In this edition of the UK Enforcement newsletter, we provide an update on recent anti-corruption, fraud and bribery developments in the UK.

The 2025 securities class action landscape presents a paradox that issuers and their boards should take note of: although overall filing volume declined, the financial magnitude of these cases reached unprecedented levels.

The last six months have been busy in the investigations world. Focus by regulators and other stakeholders on workplace culture has continued to increase

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") on 26 January 2011 released for public comment the latest in a series of proposed regulations under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank").

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on June 30, 2010 unanimously voted to adopt a new rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act") that is designed to prevent political contributions to certain persons who may improperly influence investment selection decisions of public pension funds and other government entities.

The case at bar concerns the award of $1.27 billion in restitution and disgorgement damages ordered after AMG Capital Management was found liable for a payday lending scheme.

Pennsylvania has enacted tax law changes projected to generate $752M in new revenue.

In 2024, plaintiffs filed 36 securities class action lawsuits against non-U.S. issuers, up by three from the 33 filings in 2023.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit lamented 30 years ago that "the habit of charging inequitable conduct in almost every major patent case ...