London, 5 February 2010

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has assembled a panel of leading financial, legal and risk experts to explore and discuss the risk and governance trends that will have an impact on Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in 2010. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, 10 February at the Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London W1J 5JD.

The seminar will provide an insight into the risk and governance issues facing private equity professionals and deal advisers, as well as offering discussion on possible legislative and governance changes for 2010.

Speaking at the seminar are:
• Professor Scott Moeller, Director, M&A Research Business Centre, Cass Business School
• Nick Langford, Head of UK and International Business Development, London Stock Exchange Group
• Christopher Crozier, Chief Risk Officer, Permira Advisers LLP
• Eavan Saunders-Cole, Private Equity Partner, Ashurst LLP
• Roy White, Leader of Marsh’s Financial and Professional Practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

“The IPO market has suffered from a prolonged period of inactivity brought on by the economic downturn,” commented Daniel Max, a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) Practice at Marsh. “In the first few weeks of 2010, the appetite for major deals has shown signs of growth suggesting an increased level of acquisitions this year. It is crucial that private equity professionals and deal advisers are up to speed on the latest risk, governance and legislative thinking to keep their deals on track and sustain this momentum.”

Companies wishing to attend the seminar should contact Laura Evans at laura.x.evans@marsh.com.

Note: Journalists are welcome to attend the seminar and should RSVP to Jason Groves.