Real Deals PE Live Conference 2026

London, England

Cleary Gottlieb is proud to sponsor the 2026 Real Deals PE Live conference.

Cleary partner and Co-Leader of the European Private Equity Transactions Group Ian Shawyer will participate in the 2026 Real Deals PE Live conference.

Ian will moderate the panel, “No Exit, No Cry? Do Continuation Funds, Recaps and ReFis Really Lead to Happy Returns?” With valuation gaps, elevated financing costs, and a subdued IPO market continuing to constrain traditional exit routes, the panel will examine how the market is adapting – exploring the growing role of continuation funds, dividend recapitalizations, and refinancings as creative solutions for generating liquidity.

The conference will also cover a broad range of topics relevant to midmarket GPs, including sourcing opportunities in a competitive deal environment, navigating complex diligence processes, and driving value creation across portfolio companies.

For more information, visit the event website.