Placement agent case study

Hello,

I have a case study round with a top tier placement agent (think greenhill, lazard, pjt/parkhill) for private equity fundraising. Could anyone give me some insight on what to prepare for? The case study will take c.90mins.

Many Thanks,

Falcon

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