Andy Thomson

The international law firm has recruited John Pierce as a partner in its Seattle corporate and finance practice from rival Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Roasati.

The results of a new survey present a mixed bag as far as the future of infrastructure investing in Indonesia is concerned. While the potential of the country is recognised, there are strong reservations regarding its legal and regulatory frameworks.

Australia’s 2011-12 federal budget includes tax measures designed to lure greater private investment into infrastructure projects in the country.

The emerging markets specialist has appointed fundraising veteran Marc Nahum as a distribution director for Europe and the Middle East within its investor development group.

Investors targeting infrastructure funds are increasingly in favour of differentiating fees according to investment strategies, closed-end funds rather than open funds, and creating separate infrastructure allocations. These are among the findings of a new survey from placement agent Probitas Partners.

In the build–up to the Marathon of Marathons on 31 Oct, we talk to some of those taking part. Here, Bjorn Tremmerie, a principal at the European Investment Fund, reveals his injury setback, talks of his determination to achieve a top-quartile finish – and reaches for a tulip bulb analogy

Fundraising for the Marathon of Marathons is nearly halfway to its €2.5m target. Find out how you can become a member of the event’s prestigious Supporters Club, which has been busily signing up new members.

Thierry Deau is leading a team of runners from Paris-based fund manager Meridiam Infrastructure as part of a 250-strong line-up for the groundbreaking Athens event, which is aiming to raise €2.5m. Find out how you can help Meridiam in its efforts to improve the lives of children around the world.

Leading charity UNICEF has been in the frontline of helping children cope with the flooding in Pakistan. Find out how, by supporting the groundbreaking Marathon of Marathons, you can offer a lifeline to those in desperate need

As the focus switches from a highly successful runner recruitment campaign to fundraising, we are delighted to report that the groundbreaking Marathon of Marathons – organised by Campbell Lutyens, PEI Media and UNICEF - has already sprinted past an incredible €1 MILLION of donations. How can you be part of the private equity industries’ most important fundraise of 2010?