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In this fourth recording in our series focusing on Private Equity investment in professional services firms, Partners Zulon Begum, Corinne Staves and Nick Leale discuss the key regulatory considerations that firms should be thinking about when contemplating PE investment for their firm. In this video, Zulon, Corinne and Nick discuss: - How does PE investment reshape law firm ownership? ABS structures are essential, enabling non-lawyer ownership—but they come with increased regulatory scrutiny and risk - What are the key regulatory risks in PE transactions? Post-Axiom, the SRA is laser-focused on client consent, money handling and due diligence to avoid intervention - The impact on a firm's growth strategy: Regulatory complexities may lead to cost and delay, but should not halt the ambitions of a firm or its PE investors. With evolving SRA expectations around acquisitions and client money, firms must plan ahead - How does PE impact firm culture and ethics? Value-driven strategies may put pressure on pa