Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director, examines who should benefit from unallocated, forfeited and repurchased management incentive equity at exit, contrasting European ringfencing practice with the more varied approach of US sponsors.
Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director, examines who should benefit from unallocated, forfeited and repurchased management incentive equity at exit, contrasting European ringfencing practice with the more varied approach of US sponsors.
Jamieson Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Gus Phelps as CEO of our US business effective September 1, 2026. Gus will be based in New York, working closely with management teams, founders and stakeholders across the United States and North America. This addition marks another major step forward in Jamieson’s global expansion and the firm’s ability to serve our clients internationally.
Jamieson is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Meschaninov to Managing Director of Iberia & DACH.
Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director, raises the issue of whether the executive should have to be employed at exit to vest on performance based units in light of longer holds and continuation funds.
Jamieson expands in Asia Pacific with appointment of Michael Weiss as regional CEO
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Alper and Ian Rosamilia to US Managing Directors.
Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director, discusses the important and challenging considerations in equity awards for replacement CEO’s in private equity owned companies.
Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director, and Stephen Maxwell, London Partner, discuss the issues involved with incentive equity in public to private deals across the US and European market.
In private equity deals, the most effective value-sharing arrangements are those that combine meaningful founder rollovers with well-structured management incentives, agreed early and documented clearly…
Michael Sirkin discusses exits from the C-Suite during the lifecycle of a private equity investment.
We have seen a significant increase in the number of fund to fund transactions in the last 18 months. We have advised on over a dozen deals and we expect to see many more in the coming months as GP’s look at these transactions as a way of providing liquidity whilst continuing to own the asset.
Jamieson is pleased to announce the appointment of Ulrich Böckmann as the firm continues to expand its footprint across Continental Europe.
Navigating remuneration during a private equity transaction can make a significant difference to the success of a process.
Jamieson’s Compensation Advisory Team explores how these conversations are best approached.
During our recent roundtable event in Milan, the Jamieson team collaborated with esteemed law firm Giliberti Triscornia e Associati to cover recent trends and developments in the European Private Equity Market.
Jamieson expands globally with the appointment of Ian Thatcher as Chair of Asia Pacific
Michael Sirkin discusses the issues of timing alignment of management equity awards with sponsors and LP’s
Jamieson Corporate Finance LLP, the leading independent global management advisory firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Gus Gayford to Partner with effect from 1 April 2025.
Terms are agreed before management can commit to the deal. It’s beneficial for sellers and buyers, avoids any last-minute disruption and enables buyers to execute quickly.
More recently, IPOs by Private Equity portfolio companies have been subject to higher scrutiny by public Investors. This requires careful consideration by all shareholders, including the CEO/ Management Team as the “face” but also shareholders of the company.
In this article, Michael Sirkin and Mark Wasserberger, who head Jamieson US, discuss what Management Advisory is and how it helps CEO’s and management teams of PE portfolio companies in transactions and leadership changes.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Coalface of Private Equity, Jamieson’s brand-new podcast series designed to explore the key challenges, trends, and considerations facing management teams in the private equity landscape.
Jamieson, the leading independent firm advising management teams on their equity incentive arrangements with capital providers, is pleased to announce the establishment of an office in San Francisco, California.
Jamieson, the leading independent management advisory firm announces Fredrik Karlsson will run Jamieson’s Nordic team based in Stockholm.
Jamieson, the leading independent global management advisory firm, today announces its agreement with Giovanni Poggio and Luca Lupone to become the Italian representatives.
Michael Sirkin discusses the need to resolve key issues at the time of creation of the MIP
Jamieson today announces the appointment of Tony Gilbert to lead its new remuneration advisory services.
PE-led IPOs in Europe in Q1 2024 exhibit very different characteristics to the ones in recent years, especially to the ones in the blockbuster year 2021. Shareholders and especially Management are significantly impacted as a result which might lead to a misalignment in terms of exit and pricing decisions at the point of IPO
Michael Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director discusses considerations in addressing equity incentive programs in a down market environment.
In private equity settings, executives often primarily focus on the management equity plans. However, this is an employment situation and the other aspect of employment, such as employment agreements, annual compensation and restrictive covenants also must be considered.
Michael S. Sirkin, US Chairman and Managing Director of Jamieson, discusses the logistics and implications of going private transactions on the chief executive officer and other senior management
Michael Sirkin, Chairman & Managing Director of Jamieson USA, discusses the logic of “skin in the game” and attainment of agreement on the proper level.
The insurance sector has attracted significant attention from financial investors recently. John Greenland, Partner, provides his insight including a look at some of the management trends the firm has been seeing.
We have seen a significant increase in the number of fund to fund transactions in the last 18 months. We have advised on over a dozen deals and we expect to see many more in the coming months as GP’s look at these transactions as a way of providing liquidity whilst continuing to own the asset.
As we move into the next financial year, we have noticed the following 10 observations from the past year.
Public equity markets are back in fashion with Investors, both on the sell and the buy side.
