Buzz Archive:
Private Equity in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions - Part I

by Amy Johnson-Spina and Joseph Romagnoli, Torys LLP, 12/11/2007

This week, Amy Johnson-Spina and Joseph Romagnoli of Torys LLP provide the first of a two part detailed overview of Private Equity--FAQ's.

For example:

• What are the main advantages and disadvantages of investing in private equity funds?
• What have been the recent key trends in private equity fund formation?
• What techniques are available to minimize tax liability? How do the positions of U.S. and non-U.S. investors differ in this regard?
• What is the impact of globalization upon investments in private equity funds?
• What legal issues may arise from investments by the fund in foreign jurisdictions?
• What factors may be relevant to the decision of where to establish a private equity fund?