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Creating the Middle Market edge: how the Core MM funds are distinguishing themselves throughout Europe

22 Apr 2026

10:30 - 11:15

Leaders in Direct Lending Stage

Leaders in Direct Lending Stage

How have regulatory shifts fundamentally altered lending origination in Europe?
Must private credit pursue cov-light structures to differentiate themselves from public lending peers?
Do sponsored or non-sponsored deals provide the most attractive opportunity for the middle market?
Which sources of capital are proving most attractive to funds seeking to deploy?

Chairperson

Gurvinder Singh, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder - Indus Valley Partners

Speakers

Alex Howell, Head of European Alternative Credit - Marathon Asset Management

Paolo Morrone, Head of Private Debt UK & Co-Chair, Private Credit Committee, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA) - Tikehau Capital

Stuart Hawkins, Managing Director and Head of Private Credit UK - Ardian

Nikhil Chandra, Managing Director, European Credit - OMERS

Claire Harwood, Managing Director and Co-Head of Direct Lending Investment Team - Permira Credit

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