Partner H.T. Flanagan Recognized Among PEI Private Credit’s Rising Stars

Private Equity International (PEI) Private Credit named Kirkland partner H.T. Flanagan to its 2026 list of “Rising Stars of Private Credit,” which shines a spotlight on those under 40 who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and dealmaking skills, as well as the talent needed to take the private credit industry to new heights.

H.T. was recognized for leading Bedrock Industries’ five-year, $150 million term loan and structured equity financing for renewable biocarbon product producer Aymium, as well as advising Centerbridge as lender in connection with a holdco payment-in-kind financing for Whistle Express Car Wash. H.T. was also recognized for being an active thought leader, regularly moderating industry forums and shaping discussions on private credit, distressed investing and capital solutions across the market.

H.T. advises private credit funds, alternative lenders and other investors in traditional private credit financings and bespoke capital solutions. He counsels credit-oriented investors on direct originations, secondary market opportunities, complex intercreditor issues and novel structured capital investments. In addition to his private credit-focused lender-side practice, he represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies on a range of borrower-side leveraged finance transactions. He has extensive experience representing both lender and borrower private capital clients on acquisition financings, liability management transactions, debtor-in-possession financings, hybrid capital instruments and special situations investments.