Specialist Summits Day
How has the private debt market evolved in the past 12 months, and what does the current environment look like? How are private debt investors adjusting their strategies in response to fluctuating interest rates and inflation? How have geopolitical tensions impacted private debt across the mid-market in Europe?
- John Kremer - Partner & Head of Investor Relations (EMEA), Adams Street Partners
- You-Ha Hyun - Principal, Perpetual Investors
How has investor demand for private debt evolved across Europe in 2025? Which sectors in the mid-market are LPs currently finding most attractive, and why? Which private debt strategies are LPs currently favouring?
Where are the best opportunities for direct lenders to allocate their dry powder in the current market? How have direct lenders adapted their strategies to compete with the broadly syndicated loan market in 2025? How are direct lenders balancing risk and return in an increasingly competitive market?
- David Merriman - Head of Private Debt, Beechbrook Capital
In the current environment, which assets are considered the most suitable for lending and are attracting strong interest from investors? What innovative structures or deal terms are emerging in asset-backed lending to enhance risk-adjusted returns? How are lenders assessing collateral quality and risk in a shifting economic landscape?
What factors are driving the rise of evergreen funds in private debt, and how do they compare to traditional closed-end funds? What impact do evergreen structures have on investor liquidity and capital commitments? What are the key risks and challenges associated with evergreen funds in private debt?
- Ian Milton - Founder & CEO, Mercia Capital Partners
Which real estate sectors are currently offering the best risk-adjusted returns for private debt investors? How are fluctuating interest rates and inflation impacting real estate debt strategies? How does the asset-backed nature of real estate debt enhance stability in a volatile market?
- Anne Koeman-Sharapova - Head of Europe Real Estate Investment, Mercer
- Georges Asmar - Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, LeadCrest Capital Partners