Below is his conversation with Gary Grote, Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, which focuses on capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Gary focuses on deals in the healthcare, leveraged finance,...more
On May 9th and 10th, the Loan Syndications and Trading Associations held its third annual private credit industry conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The major theme of the conference—the speakers of which included...more
While global inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates dominated macroeconomic headlines over the last year, middle-market private credit restructurings witnessed three notable trends. First, these credits remained...more
“Lenders that can write bigger checks will have a competitive advantage for the remainder of the year. Many sponsors have accepted the fact that pricing and terms have tightened and now their main concern is ensuring they can...more
Analysis and Update on the Continuing Evolution of Terms in Private Credit Transactions - Introduction - For the past 11 years, The Private Credit Group at Proskauer Rose LLP has tracked deal data for private credit...more
In light of the recent rise in so-called liability management transactions in the middle market, described by some observers as “lender-on-lender violence”, now is a perfect time for middle market lenders to review and...more
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is sponsoring its inaugural Finance Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 1st. Join Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and fellow industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, market...more
The increasing use of unitranche financing, both domestically and abroad, has created new opportunities for middle market loan participants. However, lenders must understand the legal issues and potential bankruptcy risks...more
The Effect of the Financial Crisis on Middle Market Loan Terms Part 1. Loan Buybacks - In addition to providing an object lesson in the dangers of lax lending standards, the global financial crisis of 2008 gave...more