Private Markets

UK Private Markets in 2024/2025: Navigating Labour’s Reforms, Market Dynamics, and Investment Trends

The UK’s private markets are experiencing a transformative period, shaped by economic recovery, regulatory shifts under the Labour government, and evolving investor preferences. Private equity and credit remain at the centre of deal-making, but the landscape is increasingly complex. While deal volumes and values are improving, firms must navigate heightened scrutiny from regulators, shifts in tax policy, and growing competition between traditional syndicated lending and private credit.