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When US investors are examining the European private equity fund market, they need to take into account certain investment considerations - differences in tax laws, fund structures, securities law and pension fund legislation, for example. SJ Berwin introduces some of the main structural and legal issues that can arise.

The Dutch private equity market has expanded over the last few years says Loyens & Loeff. However, it experienced a slump last year and by the second half of 2000 there was a surplus of funds available for investment in the Netherlands. However, it still ranked fifth in western Europe for private equity investments made.

The type of fund structure used to invest in private equity can determine the security, regulation and taxation of your investment - you need to be aware of all available options. Here Kilroys provides an overview of private equity investment vehicles available in Ireland.

Need the basics on venture capital and private equity? Here's a good, basic overview written by the US's National Venture Capital Association. It includes an explanation of the asset class and focuses on some of the key characteristics of private equity funds.

Fund of funds is a relatively new concept for private equity investments and makes this asset class accessible to a broad base of potential investors. But a new, even more flexible type of fund of funds has emerged. The single investor fund of funds allows institutions to customise their investments to suit their needs. Here FERI Private Equity presents the benefits of using this type of vehicle to invest in the asset class.

The way we make our investment decisions will need to change radically if we are to take the Myners recommendations on board. The launch of this ground-breaking new service can help us do just that, says Dr Ann Robinson.

The Netherlands is a key private equity market. Knowing how Dutch fund structures work is vital to understanding the European private equity industry. Here Loyens & Loeff presents an outline of the legal and tax framework of the Dutch BV and CV.