Episode 1: Key trends in 2025
The first episode features a conversation between three partners in Simmons’ European Private Equity practice, Leo Verhoeff (Amsterdam), Simonetta Giordano (Paris) and Tim Hewens (London) about the main trends they have observed throughout 2025.
Their conversation covers hot sectors, exit strategies and unusual market conditions across the European Union and the UK, as well as the impact of new competition and FDI rules and growing concerns over cybersecurity and operational resilience.
Episode 2: Cybersecurity and AI in Private Equity
The episode features the return of Leo Verhoeff from our Amsterdam office and Tim Hewens from our London office, as they delve into two highly relevant topics- cybersecurity and AI, and explore how these developments are shaping the private equity landscape.


