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Parabis plans acquisitions with private equity cash

6-Feb-2012 | By Joshua Freedman

Insurance firm Parabis Group is set to receive a £50m war chest to fund up to five acquisitions by the end of this year through an investment from private equity house Duke Street.

Hogan Lovells and SJ Berwin advise on Parabis deal

6-Feb-2012 | By Joshua Freedman

Hogan Lovells and SJ Berwin are understood to have won roles advising on the acquisition of a stake in insurance law firm Parabis Group by Duke Street.

Special Report: Banking & finance

Tania Bedi reports on the resurgence of mezzanine finance, saying it can help fill in funding gaps in a volatile market.
From Italy, Lucio Bonavitacola and Riccardo Coassin say the impact of a recent case governing local authorities’ use of derivatives could be significant. Charlotte Stalin argues that regulatory moves by Europe in the financial services sector risk creating a fortress. Chris Howard concludes the report by examining what the next few months might hold for finance lawyers, given the lack of activity in the bond markets.

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