Private Equity Law and Practice, 7th Edition | 2021*

Private Equity Law and Practice, 7th Edition | 2021*

The 7th edition of Private Equity: Law and Practice by Darryl Cooke serves as a comprehensive guide to the legal and practical aspects of private equity transactions. It is an essential resource for lawyers advising private equity firms, management teams involved in buyouts, or companies seeking investment.

The book walks readers through the entire transaction process—from securing private equity funding, through transaction management, to company restructuring. It outlines key legal frameworks relating to tax relief, share capital, due diligence, and director and employment matters.

It also features practical tools such as legal and business checklists and a glossary of private equity terminology. Additionally, the author shares insights on the lawyer’s role in leading transactions, offering strategic advice on becoming a trusted advisor and adding real value to deals.

This updated edition:

• Clearly outlines the legal framework and practical steps involved in private equity transactions

• Offers guidance tailored to private equity investors, companies seeking capital, deal financiers, and management teams pursuing buyouts

• Addresses the social implications of investment and strategies for responsible investing

• Covers each phase of a transaction—from capital raising to deal execution and corporate restructuring

• Details legal requirements surrounding tax incentives and share capital structures

• Discusses due diligence and legal considerations involving directors and employment matters

• Explores the structure and content of investment agreements, including warranties, controls, governance, minority protections, and typical contractual issues

• Examines syndication approaches and strategies for exiting investments

• Guides the reader through post-investment company formation, starting with drafting articles of association

• Includes comprehensive legal and commercial checklists for private equity transactions

• Features a glossary of private equity terms, a BVCA member directory, a model due diligence questionnaire, and sample heads of terms

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