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Beyond the nuclear option: collective action problems in fund governance

5 May 2026 / Author(s): Jeremy Sher
Issue: May 2026 / Categories: In Practice
Company: DLA Piper

The removal of a general partner (GP) from an investment fund is among the most serious actions limited partners (LPs) can take. The collapse of the Abraaj Group in 2018 brought renewed scrutiny to the complexities of GP removal. It exposed the underlying structural and co-ordination issues in private fund governance.

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