James Taylor

The UK is one of the world’s most established private equity markets, long a magnet for talent and capital. But given its stuttering domestic economy, thanks in no small part to the troubles of the neighbouring eurozone, are there still opportunities for private equity to make great returns? We gathered three of the UK industry’s leading lights in London in January to ask them about the outlook for 2013

First Round has never been much of a fan of pigeons, an antipathy firmly cemented by an unfortunate incident on the way to its first black tie event as a youth (Eau de Guano – never a winning scent).

Baird Capital Partners Europe managed to grow a financial services recruitment business substantially during the downturn – thanks largely to some savvy repositioning

The Nordic region is largely free of the macroeconomic issues afflicting the rest of Europe, so it’s attracting an ever greater share of the region’s private equity capital. But these small, export-driven economies are still exposed to the problems further south, which is constraining dealflow. And in Sweden, the threat of swingeing tax hikes – not helped by an ongoing image problem – is putting the entire future of the local industry under real threat. James Taylor went to Stockholm in October to ask five leading players how they’re adapting to the changing world

Oxfam and Symbiotics’ innovative new fund hopes to stimulate job creation in developing countries by funnelling investor money to financial intermediaries, writes James Taylor

Unrealistic price demands continue to stymie dealflow on both sides of the Atlantic - but diversification can help the industry to keep attracting capital, according to a panel of top GPs at the Milken Institute Global Conference.

To compete with private sector pay, public institutions may have to focus on hiring people who buy into the organisation's social purpose, according to CalPERS CIO Joe Dear.

Sun Capital Partners’ European arm has hugely ramped up its activity in the last few years – thanks to a new strategic focus, a willingness to get deals done quickly and a strong emphasis on operating expertise. In March, James Taylor and Philip Borel met Michael Kalb, head of the London office, to find out why Europe has arguably become this US-headquartered firm’s most important market

Sun Capital Partners’ European arm has hugely ramped up its activity in the last few years – thanks to a new strategic focus, a willingness to get deals done quickly and a strong emphasis on operating expertise. In March, James Taylor and Philip Borel met Michael Kalb, head of the London office, to find out why Europe has arguably become this US-headquartered firm’s most important market

Sun Capital Partners’ European arm has hugely ramped up its activity in the last few years – thanks to a new strategic focus, a willingness to get deals done quickly and a strong emphasis on operating expertise. In March, James Taylor and Philip Borel met Michael Kalb, head of the London office, to find out why Europe has arguably become this US-headquartered firm’s most important market