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Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, we have advised clients on critical issues – from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Our nearly 1,000 lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors we serve – private capital, financial services, real estate, life sciences and technology. Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so our clients can achieve unprecedented results.
Partner
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Kirkland’s Structured Finance & Structured Private Credit team structures highly complex and first-of-their-kind transactions across the full range of structured financings, hybrid structured/leveraged credit facilities, securitizations, structured private credit and private placement transactions, with experience across a wide range of industries including whole business, energy, digital infrastructure, auto, equipment, trade receivables and consumer loans. -
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.
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For over 17 years, our experienced team has pursued a focused strategy of originating senior loans for lower middle market companies. Our mission is to be a leading middle market direct lending firm with a singular objective of building valuable, long-term relationships with our investors, borrowers, private equity sponsors and management teams. Since inception in 2007, Deerpath has deployed over $10 billion of invested capital in more than 975 investments, across a broad range of industries and transaction types. Deerpath has direct origination and execution capabilities throughout the United States with origination offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Angeles. In addition, the Firm has offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo, and Australia to attentively support investors outside of the U.S. Our experienced and empowered team allows us to respond timely to equity owners and company management teams while simultaneously delivering consistent value to our investors. We maintain a long history of scaling our investment to match the borrower’s financing needs and working with private equity sponsors to nurture long-term growth. Deerpath’s mission is to be a leading middle market direct lending firm with a singular focus on building valuable long-term relationships with our investors, borrowers, equity sponsors and management teams. -
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). Egan-Jones rates the creditworthiness of issuers looking to raise capital in private credit markets across a range of asset classes. Website: egan-jones.com -
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Founded in 2013, Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for the world’s leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with proven technology, data and AI tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action across financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how we deliver rigorously verified intelligence at speed and create a complete picture for professionals across the entire credit lifecycle. -
Founded in 2013, Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for the world’s leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with proven technology, data and AI tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action across financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how we deliver rigorously verified intelligence at speed and create a complete picture for professionals across the entire credit lifecycle. -
Transformative, scalable technology for making loan and private ABF investment decisions and managing risk. -
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Computershare Corporate Trust is a market leader with decades of experience as a provider of trustee and sophisticated agency services for private and public companies, investment bankers, and asset managers. We offer a wide range of services that fulfill our clients’ needs in corporate and structured finance, debt issuance and M&A. Computershare Corporate Trust is an industry leader with USD$5.8 trillion of debt under administration, USD$342.7 billion in assets under administration and cross-border capabilities including USD$1.3 trillion in funds movements across 75+ currencies in foreign exchange and distributions. With the acquisition of Wells Fargo CTS in November 2021, Computershare Corporate Trust is among the top providers in the US ranking #1 in CMBS, CRE CLO and top 3 in RMBS, CLO, ABS, Convertible and High Yield Debt. Our team of more than 2,000 employees continues our commitment to delivering the highest standards of service and value to our entire client base. For more information, visit computershare.com/corporatetrust
Supplementals
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Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise.Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, Fitch Learning and Sustainable Fitch. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com
Media Partners
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ABF Journal provides specialty finance news, insights, deals, data and more for middle market capital providers and advisors. Our in-depth deal coverage, content, directories and data provide actionable insights and valuable resources that help our audience make better business decisions. We publish content through a variety of channels, from print and digital magazines, daily and weekly newsletters, deal blasts, podcasts, videos and social media content. Learn more at abfjournal.com. -
Financial Services Review is a leading technology magazine that reaches out to over 56,000 print subscribers and over 85,000 digital subscribers. It provides a comprehensive platform for senior-level industry experts, buyers, and decision-makers to share their insights following a unique learn-by-peers approach. -
FundFire is the go-to news source for institutional and wealth markets. Its original reporting and actionable insights cover investment trends, product and regulatory developments, distribution and more. Dedicated FundFire Alts issues provide private markets news to fund managers across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real assets and more, equipping them with the insights they need to thrive in the wealth market. -
The IMDDA is the leading and most affordable due diligence training platform and community for financial professionals in the world. Our mission is to empower our members to improve their knowledge and skills to accelerate their growth and development to advance in their careers. We do this by providing exceptional training, a vibrant community, and essential tools that make our members and their organizations more successful.
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