Concerned both with managing the risks associated with their investments and with their ability to create value, funds have significantly broadened the scope of issues they scrutinize through due diligence before approving a deal. This trend, also fueled by regulatory changes, offers opportunities for growth and consolidation for the most advising firms.
In this fundamental shift, cybersecurity and data protection issues must be carefully assessed in any auction process. This is what our partner Alan Walter points out in this Private Equity Magazine article, where he also outlines the upcoming consequences of the AI Act’s implementation.
