Capital Call: insights into the latest trends in Private Capital in Australia

Rolling forward: The rise of continuation vehicles in private equity

Long-established in Europe and the US, continuation funds are starting to take off in Australia. In this article, Ben Landau takes a closer look at continuation funds and how they are gaining traction here - with a maturing market and managers seeking opportunities for longer-term capital management.

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PE deals in the spotlight – five things you need to know about navigating the new ACCC reforms

On 1 January 2026, the new mandatory notification rules take effect – in some cases impacting private equity firms on deals where the target has revenue as little as $10 million. Alyssa Phillips gives us the low-down on the new ACCC reforms, particularly in the context of roll-up acquisitions and competitive bid processes.

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Debt financier liability protection in M&A documentation – are Xerox provisions the new black?

Xerox provisions have become established practice in US M&A deals. From an Australia perspective, the traditional view is that they should not be required, but we are increasingly seeing them as a requirement of US debt funding sources. Emma de Carle, Shawn Wytenburg and Rob Bradshaw take a closer look at this phenomenon and consider whether Xerox provisions are the new black.

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Back in business? The Australian IPO market eyes a comeback

When will the Australian IPO market bounce back? Trish Paton considers this million dollar question and looks at recent ASIC changes intended to facilitate and expedite IPOs. Will these changes kick-start the market? Well, no, but it is a welcome accommodation that can only help.

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