Private markets

The convergence of investing skills and activities between public and private markets has developed apace since the global financial crisis. As investment firms have sought to diversify and extend their capital allocation capabilities, there has been a widespread growth in broader private markets investing, most notably in the evolution of tactical opportunities/special situations and private credit portfolios. Beyond this, co-investment, secondaries and most recently SPACs are an incremental part of this market segment.

Our extensive experience in assessing and evaluating management, investment and distribution expertise across public and private markets places us at the forefront of advising a range of clients on these continued growth opportunities.

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    Partner

    Annie Doherty
    Annie Doherty
    +44 (0)20 7220 0263
    London

    Annie co-leads the Investment Management Practice and is a member of the Financial Services Practice. She specialises in advising clients across the liquidity spectrum on their senior leadership needs and strategies. Her diverse client work across asset classes has included senior investment leadership roles as well as CIOs and distribution professionals.

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  • Will Terry

    Will Terry

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  • Anneka Ghedia

    Anneka Ghedia

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    +44 (0)20 7220 0288
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  • Tamta Gagoshidze

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  • Owen Leivers

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    +44 (0)20 7220 0271
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    +44 (0)20 7220 0266
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    Jen Hughson

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    Jen Hughson
    Jen Hughson
    +44 (0)20 7220 1816
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