About the Work
Private equity refers to non-public equity capital. The number of private equity transactions is increasing. Many institutional investors have recognized private equity as an investment alternative in the low-interest-rate environment.
This handbook comprehensively addresses all legal issues arising in the field of private equity, with a particular focus on regulatory and tax law questions, and presents corresponding solution models based on proven structuring methods. The coverage is expanded by nine country reports on other relevant jurisdictions, and a section with contract templates completes the work.

Contents
- Investors and their regulatory and tax requirements
- Fund structuring
- Due diligence
- Investment structuring
- Exit structuring
- Individual legal areas
- Special investment forms
- Country reports (USA, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, France, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, People's Republic of China)
- Contract templates

Key Benefits at a Glance
- Solid and reliable analysis of the current legal and tax status quo
- Comprehensive presentation of all legal and tax issues relevant to the German private equity industry

About the New Edition
- New chapters covering regulatory frameworks, remuneration structures in private equity funds, fund reporting, co-investments, and industrial property rights.

Target Audience
For private and institutional investors, asset management companies, private equity funds, commercial and investment banks, capital investment intermediaries, as well as the lawyers, tax advisors, and auditors who advise them.