Private Debt

Role of Mezzanine Debt in Real Asset Financing: Introduction, European Market, and Impact of Interest Rates

Mezzanine debt plays a crucial role in real asset financing, being particularly useful in large-scale real estate developments, infrastructure projects, and energy assets, where capital requirements exceed the limits of senior lenders but where owners prefer to limit equity dilution.

Real Estate Debt: Market Observations on the Structuring of Whole Loans in Europe

The financing landscape in the real estate debt sector has undergone a profound change in recent years. Understanding the complexity of loan structuring is critical to successfully navigating this dynamic environment.

BESS in Germany 2025 and Beyond: Use Cases, Business Models and Financing Considerations

Sector focus: Continuing our 2025 private credit outlook

In the first part of our 2025 private credit outlook, we offered a broad overview of the prospects for the asset class over the next 12 months. Now, we assess some sectors in a little more depth – namely infrastructure and real estate.

High interest rates and low defaults? A 2025 private credit outlook

In the first episode of the 2025 Outlook, LGIM's experts explain why private credit is well positioned for 2025, supported by still-high interest rates, positive GDP growth in the U.S., and an improving M&A environment.

Webcast online: The top trends in the real estate market in 2025

From data centers to hotels: – take a look at the most exciting developments and forecasts for the global real estate market. Our "2025 Inside Real Estate Outlook" offers exclusive insights, expert analysis and forward-looking strategies that you should not miss.

From data centers to hotels: The top trends in the real estate market in 2025

The expected recovery of the real estate market is likely to vary depending on the sector. Commercial real estate in particular is showing signs of stabilisation and could become the starting point for a new growth cycle.

Beware of tax traps

The fact that the customs authorities – the "weapon-carrying troop of the tax administration", so to speak – stood at the door of some companies unannounced in the run-up to Christmas must have caused some red-hot faces.

European Real Estate Debt

Although the market is not free of risks, there are three main reasons why real estate loans are a compelling investment opportunity – however, a selective approach across sectors is crucial.

Private Debt in Digital Infrastructure – Q&A with DigitalBridge Credit

Joshua Parrish and Christopher Falzon discussed the clear advantages that personal loans offer in the digital infrastructure sector over traditional SME loans.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Private Credit

In this episode, we look at the fascinating field of private credit investing. Alex Koriath's guest in the studio is Olga Braun-Cangl, Senior Investment Director and Private Credit Expert at Cambridge Associates.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Why PI at all?

In this episode, Alex Koriath, Head of Cambridge Associates' Munich office, and Managing Director Annabelle Wegner explore the importance of private investment (PI).