June 2008 Issue

The annual meeting is one of the core tools firms use to communicate with LPs. Here are some ways to make the most of that once-a-year event. 

Structuring private equity funds through the Netherlands is now a more appealing option. 

With regulatory scrutiny of private equity increasing daily, a handful of powerful private equity firms have elected to hire full-time government affairs professionals. 

A web site is the most crucial – and complex – element of any private equity firm’s marketing strategy. The editorial staff of PEI Manager judged these six sites to be the best in the business. 

A successful rebranding campaign requires a firm launch date, extensive market research, and that most precious of all commodities — time. 

Continuing on its path of expansion, Ropes & Gray is opening its third office in eight months. 

With its 2007 annual report, Terra Firma Capital Partners surprised most market observers in its decision to reveal far beyond the Walker Report’s guidelines. How and why did they do it? 

GPs hoping to gain credibility from appearances at conferences should choose events by who’s in the audience, and come armed with a compelling perspective, not a sales pitch. 

A Bain Capital spin-out may need to find a new name. 

Dubai International Capital has hired a managing director for corporate communications. 

The year 2007 is the most transparent yet, with a bumper crop of annual reports hitting the market. PEI Manager presents an overview of notable recent reports. 

Fair value accounting standards have made a dent in American Capital’s books.