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January 16, 2024
VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
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Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC |
(File No. 814-01420)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, attached for filing pursuant to Rule 14a-6(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is a preliminary proxy statement in connection with the proposed solicitation of written consents from holders of units in the registrant to take action without a meeting of those unitholders. We would be pleased to provide a redline showing changes from the most recent similar consent solicitation document for this registrant upon request.
Please advise us if we can provide any further information to facilitate your review. Please direct any further comments or questions regarding this filing to the undersigned at (415) 856-7007.
| Very truly yours, |
| /s/ DAVID A. HEARTH |
| David A. Hearth |
| of PAUL HASTINGS LLP |
| cc: | TCW Asset Management Company LLC (w/encls.) |