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Reed Smith LLP partner and Global Vice-Chair of the Private Equity Group Chris Sheaffer has been quoted in a Private Funds CFO article, “Tariffs imbue valuations with deep, long-term uncertainties”. “Buyers are increasingly conservative, given how the tariff situation has been changing on a daily basis,” said Sheaffer. “I think sellers may well hold off on processes until the second or third quarter of the year, until the situation is clarified.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dNb2aBKK

A Reed Smith LLP M&A team led by partners Mark G. Pedretti, global chair of Reed Smith’s private equity group, and Wayne Uffleman advised global specialty pharmaceutical company Covis Pharma in its sale to Azurity Pharmaceuticals, a privately held company committed to delivering innovative, high-quality medicines for overlooked patients. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqtnbYjh

That’s a wrap on the 2025 ACG Boston Tech Dealmakers event! A huge thank you to all who joined us for a day of dynamic discussions and valuable connections. Your engagement and expertise is what makes this event a success. We also want to extend our gratitude to our incredible sponsors, Baker Tilly US, Mirus Capital Advisors, The Onstott Group, Reed Smith LLP and PE hosts—your support is what makes these conversations possible. Next up: ACG Boston DealFest! Mark your calendars and get ready for the Northeast’s largest and most exclusive M&A block party. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to network with top dealmakers. Head to dealfestnortheast.org for more details and registration.

?? Last week, the Reed Smith LLP Private Equity team hosted its inaugural ski trip at the Deer Valley Resort. In addition to enjoying time on the slopes, the trip also featured a tour of the High West Distillery and insightful panel discussions on the current state of the M&A and debt markets. The M&A panel, moderated by partner Anatoliy Rozental, featured industry leaders Craig Kahler from The Riverside Company, Emil Fajersson from Northleaf Capital Partners, Zack Stiefler from Gallant Capital, and Reed Smith’s Chris Sheaffer, Global Vice-Chair of the Private Equity Group. The debt panel was moderated by Jay Spader, partner in Reed Smith’s newly opened Denver office, with panelists Sweta Chanda from Monroe Capital LLC, Thomas Lukens from ORIX Corporation USA, and Reed Smith’s David Hayes, Global Vice-Chair of Private Equity Finance. It was an unforgettable trip, filled with valuable discussions and meaningful connections! ?? #ReedSmith #PrivateEquity #SkiTrip #MergersAndAcquisitions #DebtMarket #Networking #DeerValley

While augmented reality and virtual reality offer significant supply chain benefits, they also present legal risks. Data privacy and security are crucial, as these platforms handle sensitive information. In this article Peter Emmi explains how suppliers can navigate regulatory liabilities under laws like CCPA and GDPR and address intellectual property issues while benefitting from AR and VR solutions. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/euDAyrVR #GlobalSupplyChains #AR #VR

Reed Smith LLP partner Gerard DiFiore is joining a panel discussion "Financial Risks of M&A" hosted by the Private Directors Association? and FEI | Financial Executives International's New York Chapter tomorrow, March 11, 2025. The event will bring together top executives, board members, and financial leaders to explore the evolving landscape of corporate governance, M&A strategy, and financial oversight. Gerard DiFiore is joining an esteemed panel of experts, including Jorge Garcia, President, North America and CFO at Arcade Beauty, Susan Roos, Partner at PwC, and Sheryl Schwartz, Co-Founder and CIO at ALTI. Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eWg5SYxs #MergersAndAcquisitions

Reed Smith LLP private equity partner Tom Whelan shared his analysis on how the Trump administration is impacting M&A in the light of his recent announcements on tariffs and trade in The Times. ? " I think the kind of considered view before was that Trump is a businessman, a deal-doer, and wants to get deals done. People thought he was keen to deregulate parts of the economy, lower taxes and free up cash. We’re now in a situation where everyday he’s making lots of announcements on tariffs and trade; and the possibility of trade wars has been creating uncertainty”. ? Read the full article?here: https://lnkd.in/eddwFp9N ? #PE

A Reed Smith LLP team led by corporate partner Philip Taylor advised CBPE Capital on the sale of its interest in Centralis, a leading international alternative asset and corporate services provider, to US private equity firm HGGC. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions and is expected to complete later in 2025. Reed Smith also advised CBPE Capital on its investment into Centralis in 2020. The cross-border Reed Smith LLP team was led by partners Philip Taylor, Stephen Mooney, Sam Webster, Ravi Pattani, with support from Tax partner Caspar Fox, Banking partner Nicholas Williams and associates James Hatchard, Heather Stewart,Tom Baxter, Emily Clarke, Helen Penwill and trainee James Galliver. Read more here :?https://lnkd.in/enw9hC-g

A Reed Smith LLP team led by partner Panos Katsambas advised IDEAL Holdings on an agreement for OHA to form a partnership with and invest in IDEAL Holdings’ subsidiaries. ? IDEAL Holdings will create a corporate vehicle (“CV”) which will hold 100% of IDEAL Holdings investments. The CV will have an equity value of €410m and OHA will acquire 15% for a cash contribution of c. €62m, with an option to acquire, by further investing in the CV, an additional 10% for a cash consideration of c. €41m. OHA intends to also invest in IDEAL Holdings, acquiring up to 4% of the share capital, subject to availability of IDEAL Holdings’ offered shares. OHA, through the CV, will also have the right to co-invest with IDEAL Holdings, as a minority investor, an additional €200m over the next two years, to support its growth plans. ?? The Reed Smith team advising IDEAL Holdings consisted of Financial Industry Group partner and co-lead Panos Katsambas, corporate counsel Victoria Bryden and corporate partner Daryl Cue. Corporate partner Delphine Currie provided equity capital markets advice, together with local counsel.?Partner Caspar Fox provided tax advice. For more information visit : https://lnkd.in/eqdxizt2

We are thrilled that our PE and M&A lawyers have been recognized in PitchBook's Global League Tables: 2024 Annual Report - https://lnkd.in/etWD_426 Our firm ranks among the top 25 global firms in 10 categories: US (overall) and the Mid-Atlantic, New England, Southeast, and Southern regions; buyouts, health care, materials & resources; globally for investors, and in the US for investors. Chris Sheaffer, global vice chair of our Private Equity Group, shared: "Last year, we witnessed a notable resurgence in the deal-making environment, and we anticipate this trend will persist into 2025. Our strong performance in these league tables reflects our commitment to recruiting top talent to expand our practice and address the diverse needs of our clients and their portfolio companies." #PrivateEquity #ReedSmith #PitchBook #MergersAndAcquisitions #MandA