From Distress to Opportunity: Insights on Capital Convergence with Lazard's Tim Donahue

From Distress to Opportunity: Insights on Capital Convergence with Lazard's Tim Donahue

The LFI Levered Lines Podcast · 2025-05-06
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In this week's episode of LFI’s Levered Line, Steve Miller welcomes Tim Donahue, Lazard's Vice Chairman of Investment Banking and the Global Head of Capital Solutions. Tim discusses his career journey through JPMorgan and Alterra Mountain Company and shares his holistic approach to capital markets at Lazard. He explores the evolution of private capital markets, their increasing importance for non-sponsored and investment-grade companies, and the merging of public and private markets. Additionally, Tim highlights how distressed investors are transitioning into broad solution providers. He offers valuable insights on moving from sell-side to corporate roles, reflecting on the ever-changing nature of capital markets in 2025. Tune in for Tim's expert perspective on these significant shifts in the financial industry.

The LFI Levered Lines Podcast

Broad topics across the leveraged finance universe, taking a look at developments and intricacies of markets such as leveraged loans, HY bonds, CLOs, private credit and special situations. Hosted by the LFI team and featuring key external guests across the market.

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