Andy Thomson is a Senior Editor at PEI with responsibility for Private Debt Investor, the leading title focused on the world's private debt markets. Andy works closely with team members in London, New York and Hong Kong. He has been with PEI for many years, having worked previously on Private Equity International and Infrastructure Investor.
For distressed debt firms concerned about a lack of dealflow, there’s a simple solution: do litigation funding instead.
2 min read · 10 April 2019
It’s pointless guessing when the benign credit cycle will end, according to those on stage at our New York Forum – but it’s imperative to be prepared.
2 min read · 01 October 2018
The former leader of the Obama administration's auto industry restructuring talks to sister publication PDI about his fears for the economy and credit markets.
2 min read · 26 September 2018
Private assets managers are being forced to consider the consequences of what once seemed unthinkable – the UK crashing out of the EU with no trade agreement.
3 min read · 09 August 2018
ESO Capital Partners is acquiring Core Capital Partners, the UK private equity firm, enabling the combined group to invest across the capital structure.
2 min read · 10 May 2018
Are fears of a lack of red flags in deal structures overblown? There’s little doubt what equity providers think, but some lenders believe the same.
3 min read · 26 March 2018
The ‘b’ word has been used in relation to private equity. Should its close relative private debt be worried?
2 min read · 29 January 2018
Umbrella fund finance can provide a simplified approach for managers with multiple strategies, writes sister publication Private Debt Investor's editor Andy Thomson.
2 min read · 28 November 2017
Worries over volatile geopolitics, including the tension surrounding North Korea, are making LPs act cautiously.<br />
2 min read · 19 September 2017
Bridging facilities are now being used not just for more efficient deal execution, but also to get proceeds into the hands of LPs quicker.
2 min read · 08 August 2017
