BOSTON, July 7, 2026 – Proskauer advised Hayfin Capital Management LLP (“Hayfin”) on the successful close of a rated note feeder as part of the record close of Hayfin Direct Lending Fund V (“DLF V”). The structure contributed approximately $600 million of total investable capital and provides insurers with capital-efficient access to Hayfin's European Direct Lending strategy, reflecting the firm's commitment to broadening access to its private credit platform across a diverse range of institutional investor types.

Hayfin is a leading European alternative asset management platform, providing critical debt, equity, and hybrid capital solutions to meet a range of financing needs for both corporates (sponsor and non-sponsor) and real asset owners.

The Proskauer team was led by partners Blake Gilson (Structured Credit) and Matthew Levy (Private Credit & Leveraged Finance) and associates Mohammad Tehrani (Corporate & Fund Finance) and Brian Shin (Structured Credit). It also included partner David Miller and associate Sean Webb (Tax); partner Jennifer Hicks (Private Funds); and partner Nathan Schuur (Regulatory).

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