Partners Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
MidRail nondisclosure-agreement dispute
MidRail accused Partners Group of violating a nondisclosure agreement in connection with the bidding process for Patriot Rail. The dispute was litigated, and the parties mutually agreed to dismiss their claims in October 2023.
2020
MidRail sues Partners Group over alleged NDA breaches
Lawsuit filed
MidRail sued Partners Group (USA) in New York State Supreme Court, alleging that the firm breached non-disclosure agreements and used confidential information to compete against it. Partners Group disputed the claims and said it would defend against them.
Company response
Denial — Partners Group
Partners Group considers the lawsuit filed today to be wholly without merit, and will vigorously defend against the asserted claims
Source excerpt
Freight rail operating company MidRail has sued private equity firm Partners Group (USA), alleging in a lawsuit filed Friday in New York State Supreme Court that the firm violated non-disclosure agreements it signed related to a two-year period of talks with the rail company.
MidRail is accusing Partners Group of soliciting its business secrets so it could then compete against the rail company.
Partners Group considers the lawsuit filed today to be wholly without merit, and will vigorously defend against the asserted claims