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“This level of uncertainty has allowed boardrooms to rise above what is happening in the market,” Global Chair of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Anu Aiyengar says. Rather than being paralysed by geopolitical turmoil, executives have acknowledged they are playing on a constantly changing pitch and doubled down on long-term thinking to simplify their corporate footprints while building growth and re... more

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While sponsor-related deal volume from the exit perspective is at EUR 132bn so far this year, nearly double the volume in the first half of 2025, deal counts are only up 12%.

Deal momentum is picking up, but it still can be difficult to get a deal o... more

“This level of uncertainty has allowed boardrooms to rise above what is happening in the market,” Global Chair of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Anu Aiyengar says.

Rather than being paralysed by geopolitical turmoil, executives have acknowledged the... more

“GPs are being run more like the businesses that they acquire,” said Justin Niessner, associate editor of the Asian Venture Capital Journal.

Consolidation among general partners is on the rise globally. Last year, BlackRock acquired HPS Investment P... more

“There's no question that in some parts of the market, leverage has stretched significantly, and that's a real issue for some of those portfolios that we see out there,” said Alex Garnier, founding partner at NorthWall Capital.

In this episode Garni... more

Despite rumors of political lobbying creeping into antitrust, “it’s a really good time for dealmaking here in the US.” That’s according to Kathy O’Neill, a partner in Fried Frank’s antitrust and competition department and former senior government off... more

While deal volumes reach significant highs in the UK, the numbers are largely being driven by big deals with expensive price tags. But these big-ticket transactions may not be the tide that lifts all boats.

The lower-to-middle market segment in part... more

In this week’s Dealcast, Mergermarket’s head of global ECM, Samuel Kerr, joins John West, Mergermarket’s global commentary editor, to discuss how both M&A and ECM, particularly IPOs, are faring in Europe so far this year.

M&A on the continent has be... more

“We can see every risk or dislocation as an opportunity.” Although fundraising, exits, and investment have slowed, this is how Pamela Fung, a managing director and partner on Morgan Stanley's Private Equity Solutions team, sees the current state of ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Garnier
Founding partner of NorthWall Capital
NorthWall Capital
Episode: The rise of alternative private credit in Europe – NorthWall Capital’s Alex Garnier, with Rachel Lewis
Kathy O'Neill
Partner, Fried Frank's Antitrust and Competition Department
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Episode: How to get deals through antitrust review in the current environment – Fried Frank’s Kathy O’Neill, with Serafina Smith
Patrick Sarch
Head of UK Public M&A at White & Case
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Episode: UK public M&A rides scale wave as clouds obscure macro outlook – White & Case’s Patrick Sarch, with John West
Pamela Fung
Managing Director and Partner at Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions
Episode: Global dislocation sparks opportunities for investors in Asia – Morgan Stanley’s Pamela Fung, with Justin Niessner
Eddie Best
Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, co-head of Capital Markets Group in Chicago
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Episode: SEC goes ‘back to basics’ with capital markets focus – Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Edward Best, with Troy Hooper
Christophe Bavière
Co-CEO, Eurazeo
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Episode: Eurazeo co-CEOs bullish on Europe’s ‘hidden champions’ – Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, with Lucinda Guthrie
William Kadouch-Chassaing
Co-CEO, Eurazeo
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Episode: Eurazeo co-CEOs bullish on Europe’s ‘hidden champions’ – Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, with Lucinda Guthrie
Seema Hingorani
Founder of Girls Who Invest; Managing Director, Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Girls Who Invest; Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Episode: How to make a boatload of money for investors while changing the world – Morgan Stanley’s Seema Hingorani, with Lucinda Guthrie
Tim Burroughs
Managing Editor at AVCJ
AVCJ
Episode: A look at the latest fundraising trends in Asia – the Asian Venture Capital Journal’s Justin Niessner and Tim Burroughs

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Julianna Needham
Host with extensive coverage of M&A trends and deal dynamics, often guiding interviews with market experts.
Lucinda Guthrie
Executive Editor and interview host focusing on insights into M&A, ESG, and deal dynamics.
John West
Global Commentary Editor, often participating as a host and providing market context.
Julianne Edam
Host with occasional appearances; contributes to interview rhythm and market framing.

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The rise of alternative private credit in Europe – NorthWall Capital’s Alex Garnier, with Rachel Lewis
Q: Where do you typically land in the capital structure, and has that shifted with your new senior lending product?
We often operate in the first lien or unitranche positions, and the new senior lending product expands our reach into more senior, less complex situations while maintaining a link to the same borrower base.
The rise of alternative private credit in Europe – NorthWall Capital’s Alex Garnier, with Rachel Lewis
Q: How do you differentiate specialist credit from vanilla direct lending, and has the distinction sharpened or blurred recently?
The distinction is sharpening; while direct lending offers standardized products, specialist credit addresses less-covered, higher-complexity situations with bespoke structures and covenants, not merely higher risk or return.
The rise of alternative private credit in Europe – NorthWall Capital’s Alex Garnier, with Rachel Lewis
Q: What does situational complexity mean in today's lending market, and what does this mean in practice?
It means recognizing that certain situations can't be addressed with standard templates, requiring tailored structures to handle timing pressure, complex capital stacks, or carve-outs, while still maintaining risk-adjusted returns.
Eurazeo co-CEOs bullish on Europe’s ‘hidden champions’ – Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, with Lucinda Guthrie
Q: What regulatory or macro shifts could unlock more private equity investment in Europe?
Regulatory moves to modernize solvency rules for insurers, pension reforms, and the creation of distributed savings products at the European level could unlock more patient capital for private equity, while simplifying the process for new company creation and reducing fragmentation helps Europe compete on a level playing field with the US and Asia.
Eurazeo co-CEOs bullish on Europe’s ‘hidden champions’ – Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, with Lucinda Guthrie
Q: What is a hidden champion and how does Eurazeo identify them in the mid-market?
Hidden champions are local European leaders with strong growth potential that Eurazeo helps scale through a structured growth engine, including buy-and-build, international expansion, and sustainability focus, backed by a broad European network. Eurazeo identifies these candidates by looking for durable competitive advantages, strong leadership, and scalable business models across Energy Transition, Tech-enabled Services, Financial Services and Insurance, Sovereignty, and Health Care.

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This series centers on high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and private markets, with guests ranging from top bank and law firm partners to leading PE firms and market researchers. Episodes frequently dissect deal timing, regulatory shifts, fundraising dynamics, and cross-border activity, often pairing practical deal-making insights with macro and policy context. Listeners can expect deep dives into antitrust reviews, capital markets shifts, regional deal flow (notably Europe and Asia), and innovative financing structures, all anchored by seasoned editors and analysts who translate complex transactions into actionable takeaways for corporate strategists, sponsors, and legal/compliance professionals. A standout trait is the mix of data-driven ... more

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