The alternative perspective
Thanks to the global financial crisis, finding desirable special situation investments in Australia has been a less than arduous task. However, with economic conditions continuously improving down under, those closest to the asset class maintain that there are still opportunities to be had, even if they require more know-how to find.
In 2010, most distressed fundraisings and deals transacted in Asia took place in Australia. Lazard Carnegie Wylie Private Equity launched a $91 million fund to buy Australian distressed pubs and hotels...
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