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Rob Kindler Discusses Rising Private Equity-Driven Deal Activity With The American Lawyer
July 15, 2024
Corporate partner Rob Kindler spoke with The American Lawyer about the recent uptick in private equity-backed M&A deals, which was up 36% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. In the article, “Deal Watch: Private Equity-Backed Deals Headline Week,” published on July 15, Rob notes that the “availability of debt and preferred equity from alternative sources, such as credit and mezzanine funds, has been a significant factor in the increased activity.”
The article also highlights Rob and the Paul, Weiss team’s role advising Envestnet, Inc. in its $4.5 billion take-private acquisition by Bain Capital—one of the largest deals announced in the past week.
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