Podcast: Kirkland & Ellis partner Justin Solomon talks direct lending

Listen to June's edition of the Middle Market Junction podcast.


Nothing is out of bounds in this month's edition. First, Bill Weisbrod, our middle market primary reporter, speaks with Justin Solomon, a partner in the private funds group of Kirkland & Ellis. The interview focuses on the surge capital raising for new direct lending funds.

Later in the podcast, Court Reporter Pat Holohan discusses various elements of the Gawker case ranging from the ongoing dispute between the estate and unsecured creditors committee member Hulk Hogan, to the Ziff Davis USD 90m stalking horse bid.

Finally, Debtwire Middle Market Reporter Marion Halftermeyer closes the show with an off-the-wall case concerning the bankrupt Premier Exhibitions, which seeks to raise cash from the sale of its French collection of Titanic artifacts to pay down its creditors.

This podcast was recorded on June 30, 2016

Jon Berke Editor – Middle Markets Debtwire (moderator)

Jonathan Berke is currently the editor of the Debtwire North America middle market product. Having started at Debtwire North America at the product’s inception in 2005, he concentrated on casinos, media companies and auto suppliers. He created the middle market product which debuted in April 2012 and along with editing duties, covers healthcare and education companies.



Jon Berke Editor – Middle Markets Debtwire (moderator)

Jonathan Berke is currently the editor of the Debtwire North America middle market product. Having started at Debtwire North America at the product’s inception in 2005, he concentrated on casinos, media companies and auto suppliers. He created the middle market product which debuted in April 2012 and along with editing duties, covers healthcare and education companies.



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