Amy Carroll
If they are not addressed appropriately, legal complexities such as tax issues can knock a deal off track.
Even with the best laid plans, GP-led processes can become delayed, but there are steps sponsors can take to mitigate common holdups.
Sponsors and management teams need to demonstrate their commitment to the next phase of growth.
Sponsors and management teams need to demonstrate their commitment to the next phase of growth.
A collaborative approach is key to helping de-risk transactions and develop long-term relationships.
Early engagement and regular communication with LPs are vital to avoiding roadblocks in the GP-led secondaries process.
Muted M&A activity and liquidity demands are prompting more sponsors to consider moving assets into continuation funds, but successfully completing a GP-led deal is more easily said than done.
Appointing an internal team to oversee a GP-led deal, and working with advisory and legal partners early, can help smooth what can be a time- and resource-intensive process.
As supply continues to outstrip demand, it is ever more important to clearly demonstrate why particular assets are well suited to a continuation fund process.
Heightened supply and the climbing cost of credit mean the pricing for infrastructure secondaries is increasingly attractive for buyers.