Insights

Evolving regulation, diversification benefits and sector consolidation are among key trends driving increased investor demand and growth for European private credit. Discover key drivers behind the evolution of private credit and gain insights into the asset class’s outlook from Pemberton’s Managing Partner and Co-Founder Symon Drake-Brockman, on the latest episode of Financing the Economy podcast […]

The European mid-market direct lending segment offers a compelling opportunity for investors, demonstrating resilience and outperformance relative to syndicated loans and large-cap direct lending. 

Symon Drake-Brockman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pemberton, joined Proskauer Rose LLP’s Private Market Talks podcast to discuss trends in European private credit, the opportunity set in the core mid-market and why investors are refocusing on the region. Listen to the podcast here.

Pemberton is pleased to launch the second edition of its European Direct Lending Report, produced in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and including guest contributions from Latham & Watkins, AXA Group, and Lincoln International.

The first quarter of 2025 saw a continued improvement in the quality of new deal introductions, with M&A processes gaining notable momentum and outpacing refinancing and recapitalisation activity. This positive start has established a solid foundation for the second quarter. In our European Mid-Market Monitor, we explore key trends and developments in direct lending and spotlight the technology sector, one of our most active areas in 2024 and an ongoing source of high-quality opportunities. We also provide regional insights from the Benelux market, which remains resilient and active in M&A despite broader global headwinds.

Pemberton Asset Management group of companies (“Pemberton” or the “Group”) recognises that governance and sustainability factors can both present investment risks and act as drivers of value creation.

In SRT Volumes: The Road to $200bn, Olivier Renault, Pemberton’s Head of Risk Sharing Strategy, explores key drivers behind the market’s expansion and its path to a potential $200 billion milestone.

The bank balance sheet securitisation market has enjoyed significant growth over the past five years and looks set to continue apace on the back of clearer regulation

We believe the outlook for European Direct Lending in 2025 is positive. Lower European base rates are expected to support M&A activity, reduce borrowing costs, and drive default rates towards historic lows. This backdrop continues to fuel the systemic transition from traditional bank lending to long-term asset managers backed by pension funds and insurance capital. […]

As NAV Financing continues to gain traction across the private credit industry, it’s becoming a powerful tool for private equity funds to address diverse needs—from fueling growth to supporting portfolio stability.

Symon Drake-Brockman recently shared his insights with Giovanni Amodeo from ION Analytics / Debtwire.

Our 2023/24 sustainable investing report has been published and looks at the consideration of ESG factors in the investment process, the levers in private credit to incentivise progress and how best practice in sustainable investing is a risk mitigant, providing better downside protection for investors. The take-up of best practice sustainable investing within private credit […]