The private equity world could see another record broken if KKR and Texas Pacific group are able to acquire energy company TXU Corporation for $45bn, surpassing the $39bn Equity Office deal.
The UK-based placement agent has hired Clive Norton as a managing director.
Long an international pariah, Libya is increasingly being talked about as a potential destination for real estate investors. Though it may take time before private equity real estate firms can invest there, the market is slowly opening up. By Aaron Lovell
Europe's unlisted property sector is one of the most opaque in the real estate industry. Now steps are being taken to improve its transparency and corporate governance. Is anyone listening? By Robin Marriott.
The New York-based private equity firm has further strengthened its presence in Asia by naming as senior advisors the president of Lenovo Group and the vice chairman of China Netcom Group.
Dallas-based consultancy and investment management firm Hawkeye Partners is beefing up its staff with three new hires.
Massive sporting events on the horizon in Beijing and Delhi are shining a spotlight on the underserved hospitality sector in Asia. Private equity real estate GPs are already checking in to this opportunity. By Dave Keating
Morocco is building lasting ties to Europe and the Middle East. A growing number of real estate investors are flocking to the country in an attempt to ride an expected rising tide of wealth. But poverty and regressive tenant laws present real challenges. Robin Marriott reports from Casablanca.
Michael Spies and his growing roster of senior investment professionals are carefully expanding Tishman Speyer's already significant footprint in Europe. Spies and company recently shared with PERE their team-oriented approach to investing in Europe's biggest cities. By Robin Marriott
Morgan Stanley is helping Sapporo turn from beer to real estate.