The Limited Partnership UK LP – vehicle of choice for private equity / venture capital? Luxembourg LP – a credible alternative? Review of some distinctive features 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 1
Typical Limited Partnership Structure The Limited Partnership 2 30 April 2014 Sponsor Fund Vehicle Limited Partnership Special Limited Partner (LP) (with carried interest) General Partner (GP) Manager (if separate entity to the GP) Other Founders / Principals Ordinary Limited Partners (LPs) Portfolio Companies
Funding of a Limited Partnership Equity – partnership interests unit approach “free” withdrawals Loans – including as securities listing unit stapling 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 3
Management of a Limited Partnership Traditional GP management Managers “board” style as an alternative? Management role of Limited Partners 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 4
Legal personality Luxembourg: CLP corporate person, tax transparency SLP special regime for ownership/registration, tax transparency UK: English v Scottish Future Reform – optional legal personality? 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 5
Confidentiality of a Limited Partnership Limited Partners anonymity Publication of accounting information Confidentiality of LPA 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 6
Thank you Questions? 30 April 2014 The Limited Partnership 7