Committed Capital — Global Private Equity Insights

Private equity firms are sitting on near record levels of dry powder, along with a large backlog of investments awaiting an exit and increased fundraising activities. Assuming no macroeconomic or geopolitical headwinds, the PE industry’s investment cycle is poised to accelerate.

Hosted by members of Dechert’s Private Equity practice and recognized by Law.com International among the most forward-thinking podcasts in Big Law, Committed Capital explores current issues and trends affecting PE globally, featuring conversations with leaders from across the industry.

Dechert has advised private equity and other alternative asset managers for 40 years on capital solutions at every phase of the investment life cycle. We form funds, negotiate investments, advise on transactions and financings that maximize value, and structure an execute exits accomplished at the right time to deliver the best returns. With lawyers in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, our interdisciplinary global team has the reach, resources and expertise to advise our clients wherever they do business.

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2026 Global Private Equity Outlook: Signs of a Gradual Thaw

February 5, 2026 — Strong year-over-year gains in buyout and exit values are steadily fueling GPs’ confidence in private equity’s trajectory over the next 12 months, even amid evolving U.S. trade policies, political stasis in key European markets and a complex geopolitical backdrop. In this edition of Dechert’s Committed Capital podcast, Everstone Group's Sujoy Bose, Investcorp’s Daniel Lopez-Cruz and Ridgemont Equity Partners’ Dan Harknett join Dechert's Markus Bolsinger, Sabina Comis, Maria Tan Pedersen and Nick Tomlinson to share their perspectives on how PE managers can seize opportunities in 2026 and navigate the legal challenges predicted to shape and impact dealmaking.

Topics Discussed Include:

The gradual thawing of traditional exit channels and the most promising opportunities for capital deployment in 2026.
Strategies for differentiating your fund and attracting existing and potential institutional investors in a challenging fundraising environment.
Tactics to successfully navigate the geopolitical and regulatory landscape with an eye toward speed-to-market in a competitive deal environment.
The evolution and expansion of private credit to provide GPs with a wider set of debt products that can be tailored to meet bespoke financing requirements.