You have probably seen “shadow banking” and “private credit” splashed across recent financial headlines. While they may sound like buzzwords, these terms, and the market structures behind them, are not new....more
Something meaningful is happening in the retirement plan world, and it has nothing to do with another round of Roth versus pre-tax debates. Some of the biggest names in private markets — Blackstone, Apollo, and Ares — are...more
Lately, all eyes seem to be on evergreen funds. Among private credit funds, they have emerged as one of the hottest fund formats in recent years – but despite their growing popularity, these funds can be complex, and their...more
Europe's leveraged finance markets have given issuers sufficient space to navigate macroeconomic headwinds and prepare for an increase in deals in 2026. Through periods of uncertainty, the system has slowed but not...more
Direct lenders are expanding their teams in a Spanish market that, though smaller than others in Europe, is rapidly becoming more established Direct lending in Spain may be less established relative to private credit...more
NEW YORK, October 23, 2025 – Proskauer today released its latest Private Credit Default Index (the “Index”), which tracks senior-secured and unitranche loans in the United States. The Index revealed a default rate of 1.84%...more
As the US private credit market matures and grows increasingly competitive, US-based funds are increasingly looking to Europe for new growth opportunities - The US is the world’s largest private credit market, tripling in...more
The latest Pitchbook Global Private Market Fundraising Report offers a comprehensive look at the evolving dynamics of private capital markets and identifies trends in the first half of 2025. We have highlighted a few key...more
Barings is one of the world’s leading investment managers, with a platform that spans public and private markets, fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. In this episode, we sit down with David Mihalick, Co-Head of...more
On May 12 and 13 2025, the Loan Syndications and Trading Associations held its fourth annual private credit industry conference in Nashville, Tennessee—the speakers of which included industry professionals from direct lending...more
After a subdued 2023 during which it was challenging for private equity (PE) to raise debt financing as a result of elevated interest rates and a difficult syndicated lending market, 2024 featured a material shift in the...more
This is a special episode that we recorded live at Proskauer’s flagship Private Credit Summit, part of its private capital event series. More than 200 capital allocators, lenders and investors joined us for an afternoon of...more
During Q1 2024, borrowers returned to the US syndicated market to reprice costly private credit facilities - The US syndicated loan market has seen an uptick this year, with banks proactively pitching deals to win back...more
Join us for our newest webinar series, Energy Transition & Infrastructure Private Credit. Over the course of the series, hear from McDermott lawyers and industry-leading guest speakers as they discuss different topics shaping...more
On 24 August 2023, the English courts sanctioned a Part 26A Restructuring Plan for Esquire Retail Limited, trading as Clintons, with distinctive treatment of business rates....more
This week on Private Market Talks, Neuberger Berman’s Susan Kasser discusses the specific values at the core of building a top-tier private debt group as well as each investment decision. She also talks about the three “C’s”...more
This week on Private Market Talks, MidCap Financial’s Clare Bailhé joins us to talk about what it’s like to build, scale and manage a market-leading credit investment platform. In 2008 – a pivotal year for the financial...more
As private credit lenders move up market, Mike Ewald, partner at Bain Capital Credit, joins the Private Market Talks podcast to discuss how big the market might get, when – and if – the syndicated market comes back, and what...more
On Episode 3 of Private Market Talks, Carlyle’s Justin Plouffe, managing director and deputy chief investment officer for Global Credit, talks about opportunities for credit investors in the current environment and what he’s...more
In this installment of Private Market Talks, Brent Humphries, President and Founding Member of AB Private Credit Investors, speaks with us from his home in Austin, Texas. Over the course of the episode, Brent shares his...more
In the first episode of Private Market Talks, host Peter Antoszyk sits down with Dan Pietrzak, co-head of Private Credit at KKR. Peter and Dan talk about their journeys in private credit, the importance of culture in building...more
In 4Q22, volatile market conditions persisted, including high inflation, rising interest rates, recession anxiety and geopolitical uncertainties. The impact of these conditions was reflected in decreased loan market activity,...more
Heading into 2023, European leveraged finance markets continue to deal with fierce headwinds, following 12 months of economic and geopolitical volatility that has prompted a general slowdown in issuance. What does this mean...more
The U.S. loan market continued to cool in the third quarter, amid an uncertain economic outlook. Geopolitical risks, rising interest rates and a continued threat of recession have caused lenders to focus on credit quality as...more
Direct lenders need to be strategic about higher default rates, according to partners William Brady, Kris Hansen, and Jennifer Yount- William Brady: Direct lenders are facing challenges on two fronts: they are under...more