European Commission Expands ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation

European Commission Expands ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation

In December of 2018, the European Commission (EC) passed legislation making right-to-repair the law for many home appliances, including washing machines and fridges. The new laws required manufacturers to make parts available to consumers and to repair shops and...
Lazard UK Hires All-Star Investment Banking Team

Lazard UK Hires All-Star Investment Banking Team

The forces driving demand for and supply of private capital are changing. More companies across sectors are staying private for longer, and as a result, there has been a significant rise in larger, later-stage deals being funded by the growth equity market. In...
Britain Drops Out of World’s Top Five Economies

Britain Drops Out of World’s Top Five Economies

In what many experts are viewing as more fallout from Brexit, the International Monetary Fund’s latest GDP forecasts show Britain falling out of its #5 slot in the world’s top economies. The nation was just barely outpaced by France. UK Treasury Chief Philip Hammond...
AXA’s New CEO Has Big Shoes to Fill

AXA’s New CEO Has Big Shoes to Fill

After long-time AXA Chief Executive Officer Henri de Castries resigned in September of 2016, the company’s board knew they had some big shoes to fill. De Castries moved to private equity firm General Atlantic, where he will be advising the company on European...