Over the last few years, a growing number of banks and credit funds have joined forces to provide private credit solutions to sponsor-backed and non-sponsor-backed businesses. Presented by Stephen A. Boyko, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, Mark B. Cohen, Managing Principal, Bradley Credit Partners and Jennifer E. Crystal, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP. Presentation and replay available for LSTA Members.

Surveys consistently show that geopolitical risk is perceived as one of the principal sources of disruption to the current loan market. So, what can we expect for 2025? Geopolitical analyst and advisor David Chmiel returned to provide his annual overview to members of the key challenges in international affairs to the loan market and the global economy. Members joined us for a thought-provoking and wide-ranging discussion. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

Energy finance practitioners from Haynes and Boone, LLP who discussed two very popular finance structures in the energy world. Presented by Phil Lookadoo, Partner, Energy Practice Group; Mai Kim, Partner and Chair, Energy Finance Practice Group; Laura Martone, Partner, Energy Practice Group; Jeff Nichols, Partner and Co-Chair, Energy Practice Group; and Roy Schwartz, Associate, Energy Practice Group, all from Haynes and Boone, LLP. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

This interactive program used hypotheticals to highlight the dramatic effect email, texts, and other electronic communications have had on lawyers’ ethics duties. The program generally follows the lifespan of an attorney-client relationship, including the creation of the relationship (such as the effect of an unsolicited email from a would-be client), the ethical propriety of electronic communications with clients (especially lawyers who practice “virtually”); communications with adversaries (including “reply all” emails, lawyers’ response to inadvertently transmitted communications, and metadata); dealing with third parties (such as service providers and outsourced colleagues); discovery (such as accessing adverse witnesses’ social media); jurors’ research and communications; judges’ research and “friending” of lawyers; attorney-client relationships’ termination. Presented to Thomas Spahn, Counsel of McGuireWoods LLP. Presentation and replay now available to members.

Loan total return swaps are bespoke derivative products used widely by market participants seeking leveraged access to the commercial loan asset class. Because LTRS transactions lay at the intersection of the derivatives and loan markets, market participants considering LTRS as an investment tool should be familiar with federal regulation of swaps and market conventions and operational issues inherent to holding and trading loans. Presented by John A. Clark, Senior Counsel; Jennifer K. Grady, Partner; and Richard J. Lee, Partner, all from Crowell & Moring LLP. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

The financing landscape has undergone significant transformation in today's evolving market, driven by market conditions, regulatory changes, and the need for innovative capital solutions. While still prevalent, traditional financing methods often lack the flexibility required to navigate today's complex economic environment. Hybrid capital has emerged as a versatile tool, offering a blend of debt and equity characteristics that provide companies with enhanced opportunities and flexibility. These instruments allow firms to optimize their capital structure, manage costs effectively, and meet regulatory requirements without over-leveraging. Members joined us to discuss the latest developments. Presented by Stelios G. Saffos, Partner and Peter J. Sluka, Partner, both from Latham & Watkins LLP . Presentation and replay are now available to LSTA Members.