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Allen & Overy is an international legal practice and trusted counsel to the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and public sector organisations. In this series of podcasts, our lawyers share their perspectives on today’s most significant global legal, regulatory and commercial issues. Disclaimer: Podcasts are not legal advice. Laws may have changed since a podcast was recorded.
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
New York based partner, Jillian Ashley and Middle East based counsel, Kamar Jaffer put the spotlight on the US as they discuss opportunities in alternative investments and market trends from both the manager and investor perspective.
Topics discussed in this podcast include:
- Recent trends in the US fund raising environment
- How managers have navigated the challenges of Covid-19
- Investment strategies and opportunities in the US
- Impact of Biden’s administration and upcoming legal and regulatory developments
- Institutional investors focus on good citizenship and governance
- Shifts in fund terms in favour of investors
- Creativity of fund managers and product developments
- Developments in secondaries
- The industry’s emphasis on ESG
This Great Fund Insights podcast will be of interest to sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices, fund managers and portfolio companies with a focus on the US.
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
The Legal Aftermath of the January 6th Capitol Breach
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Washington D.C. Investigations and Enforcement partner, Billy Jacobson, hosts a discussion about the pending prosecution of individuals who breached the Capitol following the events of January 6, 2021. Billy speaks with Andy Wise of Miller & Chevalier and Jon Jeffress of Kaiser Dillon about various factors the Department of Justice may take into consideration as they weigh the evidence at hand against those who participated in this event.
The views reflected in this podcast are that of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Allen & Overy LLP.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Financing the Economy: how private credit will cope in an uncertain economic outlook
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this podcast, Kamar Jaffer, Counsel in A&O’s Middle Eastern funds and asset management team is joined by Jiri Krol Deputy CEO of the Alternative Credit Council and Todd Koretzky, Partner in A&O’s Leveraged Finance practice, to discuss how private credit will cope in an uncertain economic outlook, what investment opportunities could arise and the challenges that face the sector globally. Such themes were examined in the latest Financing the Economy report, exploring why private credit is vital to continued economic growth and a key source of financing to businesses.