Private Equity

Private Equity Law360 provides breaking news and analysis on private equity deals and the attorneys involved. Coverage includes high-impact deals, related litigation and enforcement actions, and policy developments that affect private equity firms.



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Latest News in Private Equity

  • October 21, 2026

    Weil-Led US PE Firm To Buy Ashtead In £505M Deal

    Private equity firm Ember Infrastructure Management LP said Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Ashtead Technology for approximately £505 million ($676.2 million) in a deal that will pull the undersea equipment rental company from the London Stock Exchange.

  • October 21, 2026

    European Commission Clears £3.1B Acquisition Of Mitie

    Outsourcer Mitie Group confirmed Wednesday that the European Commission has approved its takeover by rival OCS Group in a cash transaction that values the company at £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion).

  • October 20, 2026

    Colo. Defense Co. Hid Pentagon Funding Cut In IPO, Suit Says

    An aerospace and defense company was hit with a proposed securities class action in Colorado federal court Monday alleging the company misrepresented its performance and hid the government's decision to pull funding, leading to the company's stock value plummeting to more than 80% below its IPO price.

  • October 20, 2026

    Broad Street Monitor Flags Risks For Investor Redemptions

    The court-appointed monitor for private equity firm Broad Street Global Management LLC testified Tuesday that he is concerned about more than 600 investors in the $1 billion fund who asked to redeem their investments in cash but have yet to receive their money nearly five months after the deadline.

  • October 20, 2026

    Paul Hastings Leads Monomoy's $589M Family Fund Close

    Paul Hastings LLP-led private investment firm Monomoy Capital Partners on Tuesday announced that it wrapped its inaugural Family Fund with $589 million in tow.

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Private Equity

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  • Private equity deals valued at $50MM or more
  • Venture capital investments of $25MM or more
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