Private equity is a long-term asset class. For various reasons, there can be a need to restructure, reduce or liquidate portfolios. To this end we help investors with existing portfolios – whether funds-of-funds, funds or direct corporate investments – to find liquidity solutions either through secondary transactions or refinancing or by taking out a credit facility.

As we have direct access to fund managers, institutional investors and family offices, we can quickly find the best possible buyer for an investment. If requested, we can also offer the investment on specialised web transaction platforms. We advise the clients not only with regard to the choice of the best disposal route, but also with regard to the structuring of the sale process and the pricing of the investment considered for a disposal.

Alternatively, refinancing the private equity commitments through a special credit refinancing provided by partner banks can also be an attractive liquidity solution for the investor.

These liquidity solutions enable our clients to comply with regulatory requirements and reduce the amount of capital deployed. Confidentiality and speed in the sale or refinancing process are critical. In this context we can again draw on our many years of experience and our worldwide network of contacts.