We advised Antares Capital on the formation, fundraise and related matters for Antares SLF III

Antares Capital LP announced the closing of its third Senior Loan Fund (SLF III) with approximately $8.5 billion in total commitments for SLF III and related strategy vehicles, exceeding initial targets. Davis Polk advised Antares in connection with the formation, fundraise and related matters for SLF III.

Drawing on its long-standing presence in the North American private credit market, Antares constructs diversified portfolios of primarily senior secured loans across U.S. and Canadian borrowers. Investors in SLF III include employees alongside family offices, asset managers, insurance companies and other global institutions. The fundraise saw broad participation from both new and existing investors, highlighting confidence in Antares’ platform and continued institutional demand for private credit.

Antares Capital is a leading alternative credit manager with approximately $90 billion in capital under management and administration as of December 31, 2025. For three decades, Antares Capital has sought to deliver disciplined, dependable credit solutions. Today, its platform focuses on core private credit, liquid credit, and liquidity solutions, managed for the benefit of a global investor base and powered by long-standing sponsor relationships that help unlock attractive investment opportunities across market cycles. Backed by CPP Investments, Antares Capital is dedicated to creating long-term value for the investors, sponsors, and borrowers it serves.

The Davis Polk investment management team included partner Michael S. Hong, counsel Krishnakshi (Kris) Das and associates Imad Rizkallah, Jonathan P. Jackson and Susan Oh. Additional members of the investment management team included associates Charles deVaux, Zoe Zheng, Alexander Mahoney Brennan, Thomas Di Biasio, Richard Ripley and Motunrayo Bambgose-Martins. The tax team included partner Ethan R. Goldman and associates Bryce Maxey and Sophia Kwende. Partner Meyer C. Dworkin, counsel Shen Mei Bolton and associates Sally Kang, Zachary Strother, Samuel Dilthey, Adam Horvath, Maria Jelda Doria and Gabrielle McLymont provided finance advice. Counsel Mark Chalmers provided regulatory advice. Counsel Chaoyuan (Charles) Shi provided ERISA advice. Partner Matthew J. Bacal, counsel Mikaela Dealissia and associate Shreya R. Kundur provided intellectual property advice. Counsel Will Schisa provided sanctions advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York, Northern California, London and Washington DC offices.

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