While private equity activity bounced from month to month in 2022, there was a general downward trend over the course of the year, culminating in a steep decline in the number of deals in December. The total value of deals both globally and in the U.S. peaked in April and May, respectively. While it is unclear if December is a bellwether for 2023, tight credit markets and proactive regulatory regimes seem poised to dampen enthusiasm in the immediate term. In this issue, we discuss litigation risk in private equity exits that may become more prevalent in challenging markets.
