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Jeffrey Norton has rejoined O’Melveny as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Finance group, having seen the first 20 years of his career at there.
A leveraged finance advisor, Norton most recently practiced at two other international law firms, serving as US managing partner and finance practice head at one. In addition to advising direct lenders, middle-market banks, private equity sponsors, and large corporations in domestic and cross-border transactions, Norton has served for more than a decade as counsel to a number of leading international banks.
Norton is the second partner to join O’Melveny’s Corporate Finance team in New York
Private equity firm OpenGate Capital has closed its second institutional fund, OpenGate Capital Partners II & II-A, at approximately USD585 million, thirty per cent above the fund’s initial target of USD450 million.
The new fund supports OpenGate’s on-going strategy to invest in lower middle market businesses throughout North America and Europe across four focus industries: Industrials, Technology, Consumer and Business Services.
Andrew Nikou, Founder and CEO, says, “We are extremely honoured to have the trust and confidence from our existing investors who re-committed with us, and excited to partner with our new investors who represent some of the most sophisticated,
Law firm Hogan Lovells has appointed Michael Kuh as a partner in the firm’s Corporate practice in New York, effective 1 November.
Kuh has represented some of the country’s largest sports organisations in high-stakes transactions and also represents clients in M&A and corporate matters in the entertainment, technology, ecommerce, fintech and private equity sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Corporate team as we continue to build out our transactional practice in New York, particularly in the areas of M&A and private equity,” says David Gibbons, Global Head of the Corporate Practice at Hogan Lovells. “He has an
Brookfield Asset Management has closed its latest flagship global private equity fund, Brookfield Capital Partners V (BCP V) with total equity commitments of USD9 billion.
Based on strong investor demand, BCP V attracted total capital commitments exceeding the original USD7 billion fundraising target. BCP V’s predecessor fund closed in 2016 with USD4 billion of total capital commitments.
Investors in the Fund are a diverse group of institutional investors, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, family offices, and private wealth investors. Brookfield Business Partners LP (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN) has committed USD3 billion to the
Altas Partners (Altas) has held the final closing of its second fund, Altas Partners Holdings II with USD3 billion of limited partner capital commitments. The fund closed at its hard cap and was oversubscribed.
“We are grateful for the enthusiastic response to the Fund,” says Andrew Sheiner, Founder and Managing Partner of Altas, “and we remain singularly focused on creating lasting value for our investors as an engaged owner of high-quality businesses.”
Altas differentiates itself through a distinctive approach to investing, building its portfolio slowly and carefully over time and enjoying a flexible time horizon as an owner. With the
KKR has held the final closing of European Fund V, a EUR5.8 billion fund focused on private equity-related transactions in the core markets of Western Europe.
KKR will be investing USD400 million of capital alongside investors through the Firm’s balance sheet and employee commitments.
Johannes Huth, Member and Head of KKR EMEA, says: “KKR has been investing in Europe for over twenty years and our position has never been stronger. We will invest our fifth European fund by maintaining the differentiated approach that has served us so well to date, combining our local country knowledge with the skill and insights
CSC, a provider of specialised administration services to alternative asset managers, is to acquire TCS-Groep (TCS), a Netherlands-based service provider for alternative investment funds (AIFs).
TCS offers fund administration and depositary services for alternative asset managers with a focus on real estate, private equity, private debt, and social impact funds, and manages more than EUR6.5 billion in assets on behalf of its clients. The deal is subject to regulatory approval in the Netherlands.
“We’re delighted to welcome TCS to CSC as part of our long-term strategy to develop the European market by offering international clients our suite of fund administration,
Healthify has raised USD16 million in a Series B financing round led by SV Health Investors and existing investors like BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners (BCBSVP).
The latest round of funding provides strategic capital to fuel the company’s rapid growth as it continues to bring healthcare and social service organisations together in accountable networks. To date, Healthify has raised over USD28 million through investments, grants, and awards.
In 2013, Healthify set out on a mission to build a world where no one’s health is hindered by their need. To achieve its mission, the company launched a technology platform that allowed health
Motive Partners has held the final close of its inaugural fund, Motive Capital Fund I (MCFI), with more than USD473 million in capital commitments.
MCFI is managed by Motive Partners and is the firm’s debut private equity fund focusing on growth and buyout opportunities in financial and business services technology companies. Capital commitments came from public pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers, family offices, endowments and foundations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australasia.
The Fund has already invested in six portfolio companies requiring a total of USD3 billion of equity from Motive, LP co-investors and broader
Private equity house WestBridge has further expanded its team with the appointment of Rebecca Sinclair as Investment Executive.
A graduate of the University of Durham, Sinclair joined the HSBC Corporate Banking Graduate Scheme, securing a Diploma in Banking Practice and Finance.
Over a period of three years, she contributed to the successful completion of over 40 transactions and became the youngest person to be promoted to Senior Associate in its leveraged finance team.
At WestBridge, Sinclair will support the investment team with deal origination, deal execution and portfolio management, specifically in London and the Midlands.
Sinclair says: “Moving to be
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