IBA Private Equity Transactions Symposium 2026
10 Nov 2026
Session information
Description
In a number of large recent deals, PE sponsors are singing the tune of investing in recorded and printed music. This panel consisting of a PE investor from Apollo with perfect pitch, a music industry executive, and a lawyer who has closed a few significant recent catalogue deals, will explain why sponsors are interested and what they look for in deals. Singing may also occur. Bring your dancing shoes.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Susan Meisel | Sony Music Entertainment, New York, New York, USA; Secretary, Private Equity Subcommittee |
Speakers
| Ashley Burns | Hipgnosis Songs Group, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Paul Sipio | Apollo Global Management, New York, New York, USA |
| Michael Young | Reed Smith, London, England |