Robert Venes

The European private equity firm has reported realisations of £1.04 billion in the first six months of its financial year, almost double the £603 million realised in the same period of 2004.

The London-based buyout firm has appointed Lord Birt, the former BBC director general and UK government consultant.

The private equity secondary direct investor has bolstered its Munich and Silicon Valley operations.

The London, Paris and Düsseldorf-based private equity firm has held a final close of its 2005 Fund six months after launching its fundraising.

The New York-based private equity firm has led a syndicate of investors in funding a start-up UK oil exploration firm.

International law firm Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker has bolstered the private equity capabilities of its London office.

The European mezzanine provider has announced four promotions to its senior management team, effective immediately.

A private equity arm of J O Hambro Capital Management has held a final closing of its second buyout fund focused on investments in UK smaller unquoted companies.

Finnish private equity firm CapMan has held a first closing of its eighth buyout fund at €312 million.

Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber has taken full control of a chain of London theatres five years after setting up a 50:50 joint venture with European private equity firm Bridgepoint.