Debtwired!

Exploring niche and private credit markets, off-the-run opportunities, high returns, and diversification. The two stages of the 2020 distressed cycle and HighVista's investing approach. Financing challenges in biotechnology and retail sectors, opportunities in pharmaceutical royalty financing and asset-backed financing. Exploring socially useful assets, ESG evolution, and HighVista Strategies' investment approach.

Patrick Johnson, a seasoned partner at Akerman, shares his expertise in commercial litigation and bankruptcy. He dives into the intricate world of adversary proceedings, detailing their unique challenges, especially for secured lenders. Johnson discusses the importance of decision-making during mediation and the risks associated with fraudulent actions. He also highlights the trends in bankruptcy filings and the complexities of proving debtor insolvency. This insightful conversation emphasizes the evolving landscape of legal strategies in the financial sector.

#ESG investing #Investing #middle market #capital markets

Learn how companies can rise from the ashes of bankruptcy with insights into capital recovery and growth strategies. Discover the tough landscape of maintaining liquidity amid a labor crunch and the role of capital structures in post-bankruptcy success. Explore how negotiations with stakeholders can set the stage for future growth across sectors. Gain a strategic playbook for navigating the tumultuous waters of bankruptcy and discover sustainable methods for thriving in an ever-shifting economic environment.

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Lucy Kweskin, a Partner at Mayer Brown specializing in corporate restructurings, dives into the shifting landscape of lender protections and restructuring trends. She discusses the post-pandemic evolution of bankruptcy practices, highlighting the balance between debtor leniency and stricter standards. Kweskin addresses the risks of excessive leverage in competitive capital markets and how ESG factors are reshaping strategies. Additionally, she sheds light on the progress and challenges women face in the restructuring field, showcasing their unique contributions to this traditionally male-dominated sector.

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Jeffrey Stevenson, Managing Partner at VSS, shares insights on investment strategies targeting growth sectors like healthcare and tech-enabled services. He discusses how COVID-19 reshaped due diligence processes and led to rising market multiples influenced by Federal Reserve policies. Stevenson highlights the influx of credit funds in the lower middle market and the evolution of deal practices post-pandemic. He also touches on the opportunities presented by the U.S. infrastructure bill, particularly for cloud services and data centers.

#private credit #middle market #restructuring

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