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

22 Apr 2026
Room B
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?
Speakers
Claire Harwood, Managing Director and Co-Head of Direct Lending - Permira
Nikhil Chandra, Managing Director, European Credit - OMERS
Stuart Hawkins, Managing Director and Head of Private Credit UK - Ardian
Paolo Morrone, Head of Private Debt UK & Head of Private Credit Committee, European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA) - Tikehau Capital
Alex Howell, Head of European Alternative Credit - Marathon Asset Management
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