UK-based IMS Group, a provider of regulatory compliance consulting and integrated business support, has entered into a joint venture with Eukleia Training, a global compliance training company, to deliver compliance training courses tailored for the alternative asset management sector. IMS has financial backing from Sovereign Capital, a UK-based buy and build specialist. PRESS RELEASE The [...]

A number of firms will reportedly bid next week for one of the UK’s largest law schools, The College of Law, Reuters reported Friday. Buyers linked to the deal include education company Pearson, KKR-owned Laureate International Universities and buyout house Providence Equity Partners, as well as Palamon Capital Partners and a joint bid from Exponent Private Equity and Sovereign Capital, Reuters wrote.

Ed Goddard has joined UK private equity firm Sovereign Capital, to focus on research and direct origination. He previously was with executive search firm Redgrave Partners.

Richard Taylor has joined UK private equity firm Sovereign Capital as an assistant director. He previously ran the Leeds office for Octopus Private Equity.