In the News.

President Biden released his long-awaited Executive Order addressing US investments in national security technologies and products within countries of concern. Managing Partner James Maloney shared policy considerations for venture capital firms, which he believes is an industry that will need to reassess its investment strategy for technology companies based in China.

The Block featured Tiger Hill Partners as a go-to lobbying firm for crypto clients. Our Managing Partner Milan Dalal highlighted one our key differentiators: “Our technical proficiency and forward-thinking approaches have also allowed us to become trusted advisors to policymakers in Congress, at the SEC, and at the CFTC."

Investment firms have scrambled to get a piece of Silicon Valley Bank following its rapid collapse into FDIC receivership. What could private equity’s bidding on SVB assets mean in terms of risk to the FDIC's deposit insurance fund and taxpayers? Managing Partner Milan Dalal outlined the concerns of regulators in Washington.

The voluntary liquidation of Silvergate Bank has underscored questions about the safety and soundness of crypto banking. Vice President Alex Grieve discussed the implications of crypto banking consolidation on the broader banking system and the need for explicit guidance from prudential regulators.

The politicization of ESG, through the Biden administration’s whole-of-government approach to enacting its climate goals and Republican aversion to the policy principle, presents significant challenges to private equity firms navigating in this space. Managing Partner James Maloney provided his perspective on what a divided Congress means for the private equity ecosystem in 2023, and what other policy issues should be on firms’ radars.

The Inflation Reduction Act led by Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Manchin includes a provision to change the tax treatment of carried interest. While Senator Sinema has not previously advocated for this change before, her support of the bill will be crucial to its potential passage. Managing Partner James Maloney shared his view on how the Senator is likely to approach her decision.

Senator Elizabeth Warren wields considerable power in the Senate and within the new Administration, and is effectively using it to advance her policy agenda. Managing Partner James Maloney shared his view on how companies should consider the Senator's influence.

The new Administration and Democratic leadership in Congress will provide a new set of challenges for the private equity industry. Managing Partner Milan Dalal outlines the ways in which the industry might be impacted, from congressional hearings to the potential for new legislation and regulation.

Commenting on Senator Pat Toomey and his role as top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, Managing Partner Milan Dalal forecasts that the Senator will operate from a position of strength, freed from the burdens of political considerations that go along with reelection.

Negotiations leading up to a "Phase 3" stimulus bill kept many in the private equity industry wondering if their portfolio companies would be granted relief. Managing Partner Milan Dalal shared his insights and noted that flexibility afforded to Treasury and the Federal Reserve would be a key component to whether the bill will help - or exclude - PE-backed companies.

Managing Partner Milan Dalal spoke with Chris Cumming of The Wall Street Journal on the shift of private equity executives' campaign contributions to Democratic candidates:

“On social issues, foreign policy issues, even sometimes on economic issues, you may find private-equity executives more aligned with Democrats than Republicans.”

How can business groups avoid the partisan crossfire that seems to have polarized Washington DC to an extent not seen in recent history? Managing Partner James Maloney tells The Hill that CEOs need to remain visible and vocal with all key lawmakers, but stay focused on the core objectives of their business.

Managing Partner Milan Dalal discussed Elizabeth Warren’s influence in the Senate and her critical role in major banking and housing finance reform proposals.

PE HUB covered the formation of Tiger Hill Partners and highlights the background of its two founders: “Maloney, previously the founder and president of The JHM Group and an executive at Edelman formed Tiger Hill with Milan Dalal, an attorney and political consultant

Politico Influence featured the launch of Tiger Hill Partners, highlighting our hybrid approach to public affairs and our areas of focus: "...a communications and lobbying firm specializing in financial services, technology and health care issues."

Xiumei Dong of Reuters highlights the momentum of our fintech lobbying practice, led by Managing Partner Milan Dalal. From data privacy and banking regulations to the full range of policy issues around digital assets, leading companies at the forefront of innovation are turning to Tiger Hill Partners to represent them and their interests in Washington, DC.