Mergermarket Private Credit Forum Europe 2024 | ION Analytics | 23 May 2024 | The Dorchester, London, 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA, UK

A crucial event for European private credit professionals, the forum holds an excellent opportunity to take part in valuable conversations and forge industry connections with private credit specialists from across Europe.
Previously the Direct Lending Forum, this event attracts an audience of private creditors, LPs and GPs, to discuss the latest market sentiment against the backdrop of a tricky fundraising environment and a squeeze on businesses due to high energy prices and supply chain issues. Will heavy leverage loads and opportunistic lending set the tone for the next 12 months of private credit?
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Our 3rd annual awards will return this year with even more categories. The awards recognise the best performing private credit funds in Europe, stay tuned for more details!
Why should I attend?
• Strategic Insights
Hear prominent speakers from the buyside, regulatory bodies and advisory firms discuss their perspectives on the private credit landscape.
• Networking
Take advantage of the networking opportunities throughout the day to meet with the buyside, LPs, GPs and lenders.
• Professional Growth
Plan your strategy for the year ahead by exploring ways to deploy capital, private debt secondaries, private equity outlook and more.

2023 Past Speakers

Alexander Griffith
Partner, Proskauer

Alexis Drouillot
Head of Senior Debt Mid Cap, CIC Private Debt

Alonso Torre de Silva
Managing Director, Madrid, Ares Asset Management

Andrew Benson
Executive Director, Senior Loan, Pemberton Asset Management

Antonio Sanchez-Valles
Managing Director, BBVA

Diala Minott
Partner, Paul Hastings

Ed Michel
Senior Consultant, CVC Credit Partners

Eli Appelbaum
Partner, Head of Europe, Alternative Credit, Ares Asset Management

Fabrizio Negri
CEO, Cerved Ratings Agency

Francis Booth
Partner, Hogan Lovells

Frédéric Nadal
CEO and Managing Partner, MV Credit

Johan Hultner
Founder and Partner & CEO, Arcos Capital

John Stake
Co-Head of Fund Investments, Hamilton Lane