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Private Equity Newsletter – April 16, 2012

This issue includes the article “SEC Enforcement Eyes Private Equity Fund Managers,” which discusses how the SEC’s Enforcement Division has signaled its intent to increase enforcement actions against private equity fund managers. Also featured is “Custom-Made MAEs – Tailoring Your Risk Allocation,” which discusses that, while the traditional general MAE structure serves a useful purpose, a more tailored approach may be appropriate in certain transactions, particularly when there is a known risk or contingency.