Global Private Equity Watch - Feed https://privateequity.weil.com/category/features/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:23:07 +0000 hourly 1 Inflation Reduction Act: New Monetization Techniques Are Helpful, But May Be Limited For Partnerships with Tax-Exempt Investors https://privateequity.weil.com/energy/inflation-reduction-act-new-monetization-techniques-are-helpful-but-may-be-limited-for-partnerships-with-tax-exempt-investors/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:41:42 +0000 Greg Williamson Ben Oklan Andrew Lawson Private Equity Alert https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9773 The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) includes two new monetization opportunities – (i) the ability to receive cash payments from the government in lieu of claiming certain tax credits (“Direct Pay”) and (ii) the ability to sell certain tax credits to third parties for cash (“Transferability”). These provisions were intended to increase the […]

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]]> DOE Selects Seven H2Hubs Across the U.S. – What’s Next? https://privateequity.weil.com/insights/doe-selects-seven-h2hubs-across-the-u-s-whats-next/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:27:10 +0000 Omar Samji Irina Tsveklova John O'Loughlin Humzah Yazdani https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9729 On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) selected seven regional clean hydrogen hubs (“H2Hubs”) for award negotiations to receive up to $7 billion in federal funding in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”. The goal of H2Hubs is to accelerate the development of […]

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]]> On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) selected seven regional clean hydrogen hubs (“H2Hubs”) for award negotiations to receive up to $7 billion in federal funding in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”. The goal of H2Hubs is to accelerate the development of […]

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]]> SEC’s Division of Examinations Announces 2024 Examination Priorities for Private Fund Sponsors https://privateequity.weil.com/features/secs-division-of-examinations-announces-2024-examination-priorities-for-private-fund-sponsors/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:20:00 +0000 David E. Wohl John Bradshaw https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9719 On October 16, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“Division” or “EXAMS”) issued its examination priorities for 2024.[1] The publication details the key examination topics and risks that the Division intends to prioritize in the next year. The Division highlighted the following areas of examination focus relevant to investment advisers: Duty of Care and Loyalty: […]

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]]> Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation https://privateequity.weil.com/features/navigating-the-void-of-pore-space-regulation/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:06:20 +0000 Chris Bennett Omar Samji Sarah George https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9670 Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George recently hosted a webcast for The Texas Lawbook titled “Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation,” in which they discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Chris, Omar and Sarah […]

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]]> Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George recently hosted a webcast for The Texas Lawbook titled “Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation,” in which they discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Chris, Omar and Sarah […]

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]]> SEC Settles Charges Regarding Adviser’s Violation of Whistleblower Protection Rules https://privateequity.weil.com/features/sec-settles-charges-regarding-advisers-violation-of-whistleblower-protection-rules/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:23:14 +0000 David E. Wohl John Bradshaw https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9665 On September 29, 2023, the SEC settled[1] charges against an investment adviser in connection with the adviser’s violations of Rule 21F-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Whistleblower Protection Rules”). As part of the settlement, the adviser agreed to pay a $10 million penalty. Adopted by the SEC in 2011 pursuant to the Dodd-Frank […]

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]]> The Rise of Private Credit & Its Impact on Acquisition Dynamics https://privateequity.weil.com/features/the-rise-of-private-credit-its-impact-on-acquisition-dynamics/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:47:20 +0000 Benton Lewis Christopher R. Machera Samantha Patel https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9655 Private credit is all the rage these days, grabbing headlines for its rapid growth as an asset class in what industry leaders have called a “golden moment” for the space. Commentators have rightly focused on the myriad advantages of direct lending solutions for borrowers under credit facilities, but the growing prominence of privately placed financings […]

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]]> Private credit is all the rage these days, grabbing headlines for its rapid growth as an asset class in what industry leaders have called a “golden moment” for the space. Commentators have rightly focused on the myriad advantages of direct lending solutions for borrowers under credit facilities, but the growing prominence of privately placed financings […]

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]]> SEC Issues Risk Alert on Adviser Examination Process and Settles Charges Regarding Advisers’ Marketing Rule Violations https://privateequity.weil.com/features/sec-issues-risk-alert-on-adviser-examination-process-and-settles-charges-regarding-advisers-marketing-rule-violations/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:30:55 +0000 David E. Wohl John Bradshaw https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9647 Exam Risk Alert On September 6, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (Division) issued a risk alert outlining its risk-based approach to selecting advisers for examination and determining focus areas of such examinations. The risk alert can be found here. With respect to adviser selection, the alert notes the Division’s focus on: (i) prior examination […]

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]]> SEC Settles Separate Charges Regarding Private Equity Firm’s Inadequate Disclosure of Fee Payments to an Affiliate and Advisers’ Failure to Comply with Custody Rule https://privateequity.weil.com/features/sec-settles-separate-charges-regarding-private-equity-firms-inadequate-disclosure-of-fee-payments-to-an-affiliate-and-advisers-failure-to-comply-with-custody-rule/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:31:25 +0000 David E. Wohl John Bradshaw https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9638 On September 5, 2023, the SEC announced settlements related to separate charges against (i) a real estate focused private equity firm (“Firm”) for failing to adequately disclose to investors millions of dollars of real estate brokerage fees that were paid to an affiliate, and (ii) a group of investment advisers for failing to comply with […]

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]]> SEC Adopts Significant New Rules Regarding the Regulation of Private Fund Advisers https://privateequity.weil.com/features/sec-adopts-significant-new-rules-regarding-the-regulation-of-private-fund-advisers/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:48:05 +0000 David E. Wohl John Bradshaw https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9624 On August 23, 2023, the SEC adopted new rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) that significantly increase the regulation of private fund advisers.[1]  As previewed by the SEC’s original February 2022 proposal, the final rules establish a more prescriptive, rules-based regulatory regime for private fund advisers designed to protect investors […]

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]]> On August 23, 2023, the SEC adopted new rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) that significantly increase the regulation of private fund advisers.[1]  As previewed by the SEC’s original February 2022 proposal, the final rules establish a more prescriptive, rules-based regulatory regime for private fund advisers designed to protect investors […]

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]]> Application of FinCEN’s Final Rule Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements to Investment Advisers and Private Funds https://privateequity.weil.com/whats-new-on-the-watch/application-of-fincens-final-rule-regarding-the-corporate-transparency-acts-beneficial-ownership-reporting-requirements-to-investment-advisers-and-private-funds/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:39:58 +0000 Patrick Wildes Andrew I. Chizzik David E. Wohl John Bradshaw Stephen Filocoma https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9618 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (“FinCEN”)[1] final rule implementing the beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024 (“Effective Date”).[2] The final rule requires certain U.S. domestic and foreign companies (“Reporting Companies”) to report BOI to FinCEN with respect to (i) any natural persons who […]

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