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Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

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A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government's annual interest charges on the national debt, but the exact amount of the reduction depends on the proportion of the debt that is sensitive to changes in...more

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Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets

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Leveraged loan activity in the US and Europe sprang back to life in H1 2024, with both markets enjoying near-triple-digit increases in issuance. In the US, overall issuance surged 95.7% from US$461 billion in H1 2023 to...more

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UK Tax Round Up - June 2024

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Welcome to the June edition of the UK Tax Round Up. This month features the latest Court of Appeal decision in a trilogy of recent cases regarding the loan relationship “unallowable purpose” test, an Upper Tribunal decision...more

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Investors flock to investment grade debt markets

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Primary investment grade bond issuance surged in Q1 2024 as investors ramped up exposure to high-quality borrowers in a high interest rate environment. In the US, investment grade corporate borrowers secured US$429.7 billion...more

Mayer Brown

Covered Transactions and Considerations in Fund Finance

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Section 23A and Super 23A can create additional complications for lenders in the fund finance market. Intended to protect the stability of financial institutions by restricting transactions with affiliates, Section 23A and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Lasting Excellence June 2024 - A Number of Green Shoots in the Coller Capital LP Survey

Coller Capital’s recently released Global Private Capital Barometer included a few notable takeaways for fund finance lenders that suggested the fundraising market could be broadening and capital circulation improving. Here...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Reliable Expectations May 2024 - Investors, We're Relying on You

Delaware remains the most popular jurisdiction for the domestic formation of private equity and venture capital funds (a “Fund”) as either a limited partnership or limited liability company.  In fact, 54.8% of the deals...more

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Private Credit Deep Dives – Sponsor “Guarantees” (Europe)

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As borrowers continue to feel the squeeze caused by inflation and high interest rates, lenders in the European mid-market have seen a marked increase in covenant relief, waiver and amend and extend requests from borrowers on...more

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Side Letters: Just Paper Tigers, Or Do They Roar?

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Side letters document bespoke arrangements between all or certain parties to a financing transaction and supplement the terms of the principal documents thereto. Becoming increasingly popular with stakeholders, and with the...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Senior Living Alert: Federal Tax Code’s Arbitrage Rules May Impact the Return on Certain Investments

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Borrowing money to finance capital projects is always more challenging in a rising interest-rate environment. However, one silver lining is the ability to earn more on the investment of borrowed money during the construction...more

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India on the rise: GDP growth and inbound investment propel deals

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Robust economic growth and increasing cross-border investments are driving a surge in transaction activity in the subcontinent - India’s capital markets are thriving, providing businesses and dealmakers with an abundance...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Venture Debt: Down Round Protection Without Triggering Downside Provisions

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There is increasing chatter in the startup and investor space surrounding venture debt. It is not at all surprising that as the availability of ready capital has contracted considerably over the past two years, debt and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Innovation in Financing: Where Are We Seeing Growth?

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Meanwhile, cash-strapped biotechs have in many cases been forced to leverage relationships with big pharma to address liquidity. Cash is king in a financing environment such as we have observed over the last 18 months, and...more

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Market Update: Pent-Up Demand in Healthcare Services M&A

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At McGuireWoods’ 16th annual Healthcare Finance & Growth (HCFG) Conference, panels of healthcare-focused investors and lenders provided insights about the healthcare M&A and debt markets....more

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Subdued macro conditions shelve major loan activity

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Loan issuance across all major jurisdictions saw year-on-year double-digit declines during the first half of 2023, as high inflation and rising interest rates continued to weigh on loan activity The first half of 2023 has...more

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Flexibility is key: Australia’s leveraged finance market rises to the challenge

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Sponsors hope increasing competition and the flexibility of Australia’s leveraged finance market will provide increasing optionality during challenging times - Just over a year ago, TPG broke new ground with an AUD$1.5...more

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Private Credit Deep Dives – Covenant Cures

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Notwithstanding at least some deterioration in documentation standards towards the top-end of the private credit market in recent years, maintenance leverage covenants have remained a pervasive feature of unitranche as an...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Market Intersection: A Quarterly Look at the U.S. Credit Markets 1Q23

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General market unease in the first fiscal quarter of 2023 was evident. The back-to-back collapse of two regional banks spooked investors and the effects of two federal rate increases rippled through the market. Uncertainty in...more

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Distressed Startups: A Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Perspective

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Turmoil in the tech ecosystem and escalating sentiment that a recession in the U.S. might occur in the near-term, indicate that startups, their lenders, and investors may soon confront extreme financial challenges – and will...more

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Getting the deal done: How is European PE securing debt in a tight market?

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European PE dealmaking declined in 2022—down 38 per cent year-on-year, according to Mergermarket—as macro-economic uncertainty intensified, valuations became increasingly volatile, and financing tightened. Under the...more

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Ready for restructuring

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HEADLINES - -Rising interest rates and reduced refinancing options are increasing the likelihood of restructuring and financial distress in the next 12 months -Cov-lite debt packages have given borrowers breathing...more

Dechert LLP

Liability Management Transactions (Part II): Drop-down Transactions

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As we discussed on Part I of this series, liability management transactions have become commonplace in the restructuring arena. Both “uptier” and “drop-down” transactions are often viewed as viable options for distressed...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Convertible Notes, Accelerated Share Repurchases and Other Equity-Linked Instruments: Challenges and Opportunities in 2023

Increased volatility and reductions in asset values in the equity markets, coupled with rising interest rates and a slowing macroeconomic environment, have affected a wide range of equity-linked products. Continuation of...more

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Economy pumps the brakes on loan markets

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Leveraged loan activity slows in the US, Europe and APAC as a volatile economic backdrop and the rising cost of debt starts to weigh on issuance - Leveraged loan markets have been buffeted by a challenging macroeconomic...more

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Real Estate of Mind: Key UK/US Real Estate Insights for GCC Investors in 2023

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Following our inaugural Real Estate of Mind round up (see here) of trends in the sector earlier this year, as 2022 draws to a close, we have set off on the road once again to connect with clients and friends alike in Bahrain,...more

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