In The Private Equity Law Report and The Hedge Fund Law Report, Asset Management Partners Discuss COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Best Practices

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April 23, 2020

A three-part series by The Private Equity Law Report examines considerations and best practices for private equity sponsors and fund managers to mitigate risks from the coronavirus pandemic. The series featured insights from asset management partners Jason Brown, Debra Lussier and Peter Laybourn. The series was also republished in The Hedge Fund Law Report. 

This first article titled “Withstanding the Coronavirus Pandemic: Form ADV Filing Relief, Investor Communications and Liquidity Risks (Part One of Three),” published on March 24, examined the SEC’s recent order offering relief from Form ADV and Form PF filings; considerations for GPs to effectively communicate with LPs during the pandemic; and tips for managing liquidity risks if LPs struggle to meet capital calls. The piece was republished by The Hedge Fund Law Report on April 2, and was titled “How Fund Managers Can Withstand the Coronavirus Pandemic: Form ADV Filing Relief, Investor Communications and Fund Valuation Issues (Part One of Three).” 

The second article titled “Withstanding the Coronavirus Pandemic: Key Person Clauses, Fundraising Disruptions and Deal Flow Issues (Part Two of Three)” published on March 31, detailed other private fund-specific matters implicated by the coronavirus, including key person provisions and ongoing fundraising efforts. The piece was republished by The Hedge Fund Law Report on April 9, and was titled “How Fund Managers Can Withstand the Coronavirus Pandemic: Marketing Disruptions, Key Person Clauses and Cybersecurity Concerns (Part Two of Three).” 

The third article titled “Withstanding the Coronavirus Pandemic: Business Continuity and Other Operational Risks (Part Three of Three)” published on April 7 addressed certain general operational risks that fund managers need to mitigate. The piece was republished by The Hedge Fund Law Report on April 16, and was titled How Fund Managers Can Withstand the Coronavirus Pandemic: Business Continuity and Other Operational Risks (Part Three of Three).”