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4 RealCalling Balls and Strikes: Batting it Around with Moody’s Dan RubockIn this episode of Dechert 4 Real, hosts Jon Gaynor and Sam Gilbert welcome Moody’s Ratings’ SVP and former Dechert lawyer Dan Rubock to the podcast for an in-depth look at his career shaping how the agency evaluates the legal architecture of CMBS deals. They also go extra innings on insurance risk, data centers, Canadian CMBS and AI, and share some favorite sports memories.
2026-03-2644 min
On Reg2026 Regulation Priorities: Funds Congress RecapWhat are European regulators focused on this year? In this episode of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by Dechert partners Katie Carter and Mark Dillon and counsel Christine Renner to discuss highlights from the regulatory panel at this year’s Funds Congress, held February 6 in London. Topics include evolving regulatory divergence, targeted burden-reduction initiatives and strategic priorities for ESMA, the Central Bank of Ireland, the CSSF and the FCA in 2026 and beyond.
2026-03-1226 min
Committed Capital2026 Global Private Equity Outlook: Signs of a Gradual ThawWith buyout and exit values climbing, GPs are leaning in — despite shifting U.S. trade policy, European political stasis and geopolitical uncertainty. On Dechert’s Committed Capital, 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 discuss 2026 opportunities and the legal issues shaping PE dealmaking.Show NotesDechert's 2026 Global Private Equity Outlook
2026-02-051h 00Committed CapitalSidecar: From Codes to Clicks — Telehealth in the Consumer-First EraHow will Medicare’s telehealth back-and-forth – and new developments like the 10-year CMS ACCESS Model – reshape the investor playbook? Markus Bolsinger, co-head of Dechert’s global private equity practice, joins Dechert partner Jennifer Hutchens and associate Brooke Meadowcroft to unpack shifts from pandemic-era expansion to the October 1, 2025 “telehealth cliff” and reinstatement through January 30, and what they mean for strategics and PE. They explore the convergence with DTC pharma and how digital-first infrastructure, data integration and safeguards can make telehealth the connective tissue between coverage and access to care.
2026-01-0815 min4 RealGiving Thanks for Transitional LendingIn our 28th episode, Dechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor and Kate Mylod sit down with Richard Flohr of CrossHarbor Capital Partners for a discussion on all things transitional lending, including construction financing and Richard’s passion for industrial CRE. Plus, Dechert partner Mauricio España stops by with the 411 on recent cases involving Western Alliance and Zions Bank, and the group gets “4 Real” about Thanksgiving day Turkey Trots.
2025-11-2436 min4 RealMultifamily Bridge Loans, CRE CLOs and Pancake REMICsWhat’s driving the robust and very competitive transitional multifamily real estate market? In this episode of 4 Real, hosts Jon Gaynor and Matt Armstrong highlight changes and emerging opportunities in this market with Russell Avery, Managing Director at Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management and Head of Capital Markets for their MF1 joint venture with Berkshire. The conversation explores the surge in construction-takeout and bridge-to-bridge loans, competitive dynamics between bank warehouses and CRE CLOs, as well as capital market trends like spread compression, term-out facilities at the end of a CLO life and repo financing. Plus, Dechert tax partner Will Ce...
2025-10-2342 min4 RealParsing Private Credit in Commercial Real Estate With Missy Dolski and Jim Dunbar of Värde PartnersHow does fund finance fit into leading investment firms’ broader lending strategies? In this edition of Dechert’s 4 Real podcast, hosts Jon Gaynor and Stewart McQueen sit down with Missy Dolski and Jim Dunbar of Värde Partners to discuss the launch of Värde’s new fund finance platform, CRE CLO collapses, areas of distress in real estate, issuance trends, opportunities on the horizon and much more. Plus, Jon and Stewart share the 411 on the recent data center boom.Show NotesThe Download on Data Centers, U.S. Election Ripple Effects and Disney Vacation...
2025-09-1127 minCommitted CapitalPE Rx: Navigating Oregon’s New Healthcare Rules and the Evolving State Law LandscapeHow might Oregon’s new laws restricting private equity in healthcare operations affect regulations in other states, and what should investors and healthcare providers know about them? In the debut edition of Committed Capital’s PE Rx series examining the intersection of PE and healthcare, Dechert partners Markus Bolsinger and Jennifer Hutchens unpack the history and impact of Oregon’s SB 951 and HB 3410, including their practical implications for PE sponsors and management service organizations, the state’s evolving stance on the corporate practice of medicine and much more. Show Notes"Healthcare Private Equity Soon to Face S...
2025-09-0422 minCommitted CapitalSidecar: New Order ‘Targets’ 401(k) Plan ‘Alternatives’Earlier this month, a U.S. executive order was signed to broaden the availability of alternative asset investments for individuals with 401(k) plans. In this Sidecar episode of our Committed Capital podcast, Dechert partners Bill Bielefeld and Steve Rabitz dive into the challenges fiduciaries face under ERISA and the regulatory shifts poised to redefine retirement investment strategies moving forward. From liquidity concerns to fee structures and legal uncertainties, this comprehensive conversation sheds light on how plan sponsors and asset managers can navigate the evolving landscape of alternative asset inclusion in participant-directed retirement plans.Show Notes:
2025-08-2029 min4 RealThe Return of Real Estate M&A and Upcoming EDGAR Next ChangesWhat is driving the uptick in real estate M&A activity? Dechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor and Sam Gilbert sit down with global finance partner Justin Gdula to discuss the mechanics of real estate-backed M&A transactions, the factors that led to their resurgence, the challenges lenders and borrowers face in navigating these complex deals and the critical elements that ensure successful closings. Plus, Dechert associate John Ludwig-Eagan gives the 411 on the SEC’s EDGAR system revamp coming in September.Show Notes:EDGAR Next: What Filers Need to Know and How They Can Pr...
2025-08-1927 minOn RegA Deep Dive on New U.S. Crypto LegislationHow will the recently adopted GENIUS Act, the pending CLARITY Act and other recent regulatory developments affect the crypto market in the U.S.? In this installment of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by Dechert partners Brenden Carroll and Neel Maitra to highlight what these new developments mean for crypto traders and asset managers, the role of the SEC and banking agencies and the potential for tokenization of securities. The discussion also explores the challenges of regulating decentralized finance and the prospect for harmonization between U.S. and EU regulations. Show Notes
2025-08-1327 min4 RealFinancial Restructuring “Hot Takes” and Legal Practice Origin StoriesLooking for a primer on the top-of-mind terms and topics in bankruptcy matters today? Dechert 4 Real has you covered as hosts Jon Gaynor and Kate Mylod sit down with David Herman, partner in Dechert’s financial restructuring group, to highlight his “hot takes”/hot tips on the space, including thoughts on substantive consolidation, automatic stay, prepackaged bankruptcy and more! Plus, Dechert partner Lindsay Trapp gives the 411 on recent developments in blind pool ratings and the hosts reveal their superheroic legal origin stories! Show Notes For more information on blind pool ratings, email ratedfundsteam@dechert...
2025-05-2745 min
On RegCountry Edition: Exploring the UAE’s Key Economic Indicators and OpportunitiesIn the latest Country Edition of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by partners Amanjit Fagura and Colin Sharpsmith from Dechert’s Dubai office to discuss critical insights for asset managers looking to raise capital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fagura and Sharpsmith provide a comprehensive overview of the UAE's regulatory landscape, investment patterns and fund structures, offering valuable guidance on navigating the complexities of raising capital in the Emirates. The episode also explores key investor groups, tax considerations, current market trends and recent regulatory changes that asset managers need to be aware of....
2025-05-0936 min4 RealCMBS Servicing Sitdown With Trimont’s Cindy Barreda and Leslie HaytonRecording for the first time in Dechert’s Charlotte office, 4 Real’s Jon Gaynor, Sam Gilbert and Ella Smith invite Trimont Chief of Staff Cindy Barreda and Senior Managing Director Leslie Hayton to the pod to discuss Trimont’s recent acquisition of the Wells Fargo third-party commercial mortgage servicing platform, CRE trends to watch in the current and future economic landscapes and how they’re using AI to streamline their workflows. Plus, London-based Dechert partners John McGrath and Aaron Scott give the 411 on changes to the European risk retention rules, the group has some surprising brushes with fame and Sam hits...
2025-04-2441 minOn RegKey Regulatory Insights From Funds Congress 2025 What is currently top of mind for regulators in the ever-changing financial services landscape? In this episode of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara invites fellow partners Katie Carter and Marianna Tothova to discuss hot topics from the “Regulatory Horizon: Key Themes for 2025” panel at this year’s Funds Congress in London. Featuring representatives from the FCA, CBI, ESMA and CSSF, the panel highlighted regulators’ innovative use of AI to parse massive amounts of data, how these authorities are cutting through “the noise” to focus on maintaining stability and protecting investors, thoughts on the retailization of private markets in Europe and mu...
2025-04-0728 min4 RealSpringing Into Real Estate Debt Funds, EDGAR Next, Corporate Transparency Act Updates and Surprising SportsSpring is in the air as Dechert 4 Real’s Jon Gaynor, Ella Smith and Sam Gilbert take a fresh look at the world of real estate debt funds with Dechert financial services partner Gerry Brown, discussing market trends, the benefits of evergreen funds vs. closed-end funds, how tokenization will impact this space and much more. Plus, CMBS associate Parker Lacoste joins the show with updates on the SEC’s EDGAR Next program and the Corporate Transparency Act, while Ella invents an all-new sport: “gobf.” Show Notes: EDGAR Next: What Filers Need to Know and How Th...
2025-03-2739 minCommitted Capital2025 Global Private Equity Outlook: Key Legal Developments and Trends to WatchDespite a year of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, private equity demonstrated its resilience in 2024. With challenges still ahead, how are PE managers setting themselves up for success in the coming year? In this special episode, Dechert partners Sarah Kupferman, Rani Habash, Eliot Relles and Sam Whittaker share their perspectives and insights on key findings from Dechert’s 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook report, including the increased appetite for co-investments and club deals, the impact of regulatory changes and private credit’s growing role in bridging funding gaps. Show Notes 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook
2025-03-1822 min
Committed CapitalSidecar: A New Dawn for HSR – What the FTC’s New Premerger Notification Requirements Mean for Private EquityThe FTC’s recent overhaul of its premerger notification requirements has culminated in a completely new HSR form, which recently became effective and now obligates parties to reportable transactions to disclose substantially more information to the antitrust agencies up front. What impact will these new requirements have on private equity firms now that they are in effect? In this Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust partner James Fishkin and counsel Beverly Ang highlight a few key changes in the new rules and how PE firms should adjust in order to ensure compliance with the new regime.Show Notes
2025-02-1910 min
On RegCountry Edition: A Focus on France’s Unique Regulatory LandscapeIn this episode Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara kicks off the new Country Edition series: Together with his guests, he will focus on different jurisdictions and explore the unique regulatory landscape of the countries in discussion. This time it is all about France, one of the most robust economies in the world: What should asset managers—both domestic and international—be aware of when raising capital there? With partner Cyril Fiat from Dechert’s Paris office, Angelo discusses France's economic indicators, investment behaviors of French individuals and institutional investors and the role of regulatory bodies such as the Autori...
2024-11-2737 minCommitted CapitalTaking Stock: Industry Leaders Discuss Private Equity’s Evolution and Future to Mark Dechert’s 40th Anniversary in PE2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Dechert’s global private equity practice. In this special episode, Blackstone’s Christopher James, KKR’s John Park, and AB Private Credit Investors’ Jay Ramakrishnan join Ken Young, co-chair of Dechert's corporate and securities practice and co-head of the global private equity group, to reflect on the evolution of the PE industry, from its humble beginnings to its current scale and complexity. Among other topics, they discuss the diversification of investment strategies from pure buyout shops to massive alternative asset managers, the evolution and the role of p...
2024-10-3034 min4 RealThe Download on Data Centers, U.S. Election Ripple Effects and Disney VacationsDechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor, Ella Smith and Sam Gilbert sit down with Dechert finance & real estate partner Justin Gdula to discuss the latest trends in data center deals, real estate M&A activity and Canadian CMBS. Plus, Dechert partner Jay Southgate discusses the impact this November’s U.S. presidential election may have on commercial real estate finance, the hosts discuss their pleasant — and not-so-pleasant — experiences at “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and the podcast goes into dad joke overload.
2024-10-2928 minCommitted CapitalSidecar: The New EU FSR’s Impact on Private Equity TransactionsThe new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) aims to address potential market distortions caused by subsidies from outside the EU, introducing new European Commission reporting obligations for private equity firms. In this Sidecar, Dechert partners Saira Henry, Michael Okkonen, and Clemens York discuss how private equity firms can adopt proactive strategies and thorough due diligence to effectively navigate the new regime. Show Notes “The Regulatory Gauntlet: Dealmakers Face Increased Scrutiny,” Dechert OnPoint (Nov. 5, 2023)
2024-09-2609 min4 RealHow Climate Change, AI and Office Challenges Are Impacting CMBS With Erin Stafford From Morningstar DBRS What is the current state of commercial mortgage-backed security, or CMBS? Dechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor, Ella Smith and Sam Gilbert invite the managing director and head of North American CMBS ratings activity at Morningstar DBRS, Erin Stafford, to the podcast to break down the current headwinds and opportunities in the CMBS space, from climate change’s impact on CMBS ratings to the industry’s emerging interest in data centers. Plus, Sam gives the 411 on New York City’s Safe Hotels Act, Dechert’s John Ludwig-Egan highlights an upcoming re-proposal of the Basel III Endgame rules and the hosts...
2024-09-2543 minOn RegUK EMIR Reporting Changes: Need to Know with a Month to GoChanges to the UK’s EMIR derivatives reporting regime take effect on Monday September 30, 2024.Dechert On Reg host Angelo Lercara is joined by Richard Chapman and Karen Stretch to discuss the changes, how they differ from those for EU EMIR that took effect earlier in 2024 and how in-scope firms can make sure they are prepared.Show Notes: EMIR Reporting: Changes Afoot - What You Need to Know – Dechert On Reg Episode 5 (Nov. 30, 2023)
2024-08-3027 min4 RealNavigating NAV and National Security in Commercial Real Estate with Ani Ravi and Hrishi HariDechert global finance partner Ani Ravi joins Dechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor, Ella Smith and Sam Gilbert for an informative discussion about the relationship between NAV facilities, subscription lines and repo financing, the evolving nature and implementation of NAV facilities, potential NAV pitfalls and the growing interest in this market segment. Plus, Dechert national security partner Hrishi Hari joins the podcast to discuss recent developments with respect to national security reviews of foreign ownership in real estate. The hosts also share their Labor Day weekend plans and much more! Show Notes Lawyer Up: 16 Bi...
2024-08-2737 minCommitted CapitalSidecar: CFIUS, Springing Rights and the Equity StackDespite evaluating fewer transactions for potential national security risks, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is taking longer than ever to complete its reviews, significantly impacting deal closing timelines for PE transactions involving foreign investors. In this Sidecar episode, Dechert private equity partner Bernardo Piereck and national security partners Jeremy Zucker and Hrishikesh Hari discuss the current length of CFIUS reviews, insights into the Committee’s mitigation measures as detailed in its annual report to Congress, and steps that investors can take to structure their transactions with CFIUS considerations in mind.Show No...
2024-08-2713 min4 RealForecasting Year-End Commercial Real Estate and Driving Forklifts Through the OfficeDechert 4 Real hosts Jon Gaynor, Ella Smith and Sam Gilbert are joined by Barclays Head of CMBS Research Lea Overby to discuss commercial real estate trends we can expect in the second half of 2024, floating rate debt risk, lessons learned from the “Mall Apocalypse” and why “forklift offices” are better than “cave offices.” Plus, Dechert’s Steve Engel shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court’s recent Loper Bright decision. Show Notes Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference Among String of Decisions Limiting Agency Power – Dechert OnPoint (July 2024)THE CRED: Legal & Business Insights for the Pri...
2024-07-1840 minOn RegUK Securitization Reform – What Fund Managers Need to KnowDechert On Reg host Angelo Lercara is joined by Dechert’s John McGrath, Richard Pugh and Aaron Scott for a deep dive on how the new UK securitization regulations – which go into effect November 1 – will affect fund managers and market participants, how the new UK rules compare with existing EU regulations, and what investors should be doing now to prepare for the changes. Show Notes:Countdown to Change: UK's New Securitisation Regime Effective from 1 November 2024 – Dechert OnPoint (May 2024)
2024-07-0329 min