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Portfolio Company Insolvency: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Fund Sponsors and Board Designees

By Jonathan M. Weiss and Alexandra V. Bargoot on Posted in Asset Management, Compliance, Disputes, Private Equity Litigation
COVID-19 continues to disrupt normal business operations, creating liquidity problems and negative working capital for many companies.  As fund sponsors take actions to help their portfolio companies navigate through this time, they should also sensitize directors to insolvency issues and the associated litigation risks.  As we have previously highlighted, both funds and fund managers may … Continue Reading

Snap Judgment: Unicorns Under Pressure and Addressing Risks of Private Lawsuits

By Joshua M. Newville, William D. Dalsen and Alexandra V. Bargoot on Posted in Disputes, Hedge Funds, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Private Equity Litigation, SEC, Venture Capital
The recent IPOs of Snap, Inc. and Blue Apron indicate that while the IPO pipeline continues to flow, there may be a cautionary tale for “unicorns” – venture-backed companies with estimated valuations in excess of $1 billion. After Snap went public in March, it posted a $2.2 billion loss in its first quarter, yielding a … Continue Reading
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