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Williams Mullen Mezzanine Lending Video Series - Episode 5
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THE WONDER YEARS WEBINAR
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There hasn’t been much good news for the office sector for several years, but positive sentiment is picking up. While there are a few California markets with a negative outlook, there has been marked improvement in San...more
After a sharp tariff-induced dip in loan issuance, markets in the US and Europe regained confidence and stabilized by the end of the first half of the year - US and European leveraged loan markets had a bumpy ride during...more
Several members of DLA Piper’s Private Credit team recently attended the Debtwire Private Credit Forum, which brought together industry participants for in-depth discussions concerning the current landscape and future trends...more
In the face of intensifying competition from the broadly syndicated loan market, private credit lenders are leveraging their ability to provide payment-in-kind flexibility to secure deals - Private credit lenders in the US...more
At a time when sponsors are holding onto assets longer than expected, margin loans in private markets are providing a valuable channel of liquidity- Drawn out hold periods and low exit volumes have put liquidity at a...more
We have seen a marked increase in the volume of structured finance transactions involving lifetime mortgage products in recent years (both funding transactions and the sale and purchase of lifetime mortgage books through...more
Competition between the private credit and broadly syndicated loan (BSL) markets is intensifying, with developments on both sides blurring the distinctions between the two products. One of these distinctive features is the...more
Standstill periods in private credit intercreditor agreements don't get much attention – they exist to allow senior lenders time to take enforcement action before super senior lenders can step in. But if you're not careful,...more
During this session, the panelists discussed key considerations for selecting and managing lenders ahead of participating in a debt syndicate, including how to evaluate potential lenders, compare key terms, and choose club...more
The continued growth and diversification of the regional economies, coupled with significant advancements in the legal frameworks, have made the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increasingly attractive...more
As America turns inwards, investors are turning east, towards Europe. It’s a seismic shift not seen since the end of WWII. In this episode, we talk with Symon Drake-Brockman, co-founder and Managing Partner of Pemberton Asset...more
The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) has issued a Statement of Good Practice (SoGP) on the governance of sustainability-linked products (SLPs), along with a press release. SLPs are products where the financial and/or...more
Business development companies (“BDCs”) were created by Congress in 1980 to serve as closed-end, venture capital funds for retail investors by financing small to mid-sized U.S. private companies. Since about 2004, BDC...more
The inaugural Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Future of Private Credit and Fund Finance Summit brought together industry leaders to explore key trends shaping private credit and fund finance. Hosted by DLA Piper and Opal, the...more
The Gulf Cooperation Council region (the GCC) is becoming an ever-more important destination for the global private credit market. In this client briefing we explore the region’s rising prominence as a key destination for...more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - There is a spectrum of potential financing structures for a private credit fund (a “Credit Fund”) to obtain liquidity, including at various levels in the fund structure, such as at the fund level or by...more
Par un arrêt du 28 janvier 2025, le Tribunal administratif de Cergy Pontoise (n°2100034) approuve l'utilisation du logiciel Standard et Poor's Capital IQ pour justifier le taux d'intérêt d'obligations convertibles....more
Please join Mayer Brown partners Frank Doorley, Patrick Healy, Janice Kong, and Tameem Zainulbhai for a discussion on What to Expect in 2025 in the fields of structured finance and securitization. They will examine some key...more
Licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, a small business investment company (SBIC) represents a privately owned and operated investment fund that makes...more
On March 10, the FDIC, the Fed and the OCC published the 2024 Shared National Credit Program (SNC) report which highlighted that the overall SNC credit risk remains moderate — with a slight increase in the severity of risk...more
The doctrine of purview under English law plays a critical role in determining whether amendments to a secured facility require reaffirmation or re-execution of guarantees and security. However, when it comes to adjustments...more
AT A GLANCE - The rise of the direct lending market has led to a dramatic rise in supporting liquidity strategies to optimize the market. These strategies include the use of financings to provide market participants with...more
In the evolving fund finance market, lenders are constantly assessing ways to mitigate risk and enhance credit support in order to provide for the smooth operation of subscription-based credit facilities. One such credit...more
Welcome to the latest edition of the Spectrum, covering hot-topic issues in the structured finance markets in the U.S. and UK. This edition features a close look at business development companies, an introduction to project...more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Subscription credit facilities rely on the obligations of investors to a private investment fund (“Fund”) to contribute their capital commitments to the Fund when called. From a subscription credit...more