Valuations & Opinions
Apr 2026

Lincoln International Recognized as #1 Fairness Opinion Provider in Q1 2026

Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce its transaction opinions & board advisory practice has been recognized as the #1 fairness opinion provider globally for Q1 2026.

Our transaction opinions & board advisory team has once again earned top-tier placements in LSEG’s Q1 2026 league tables. Lincoln’s team was recognized as:

  • #1 Global
  • #2 U.S.
  • #2 Americas
  • #1 Europe
  • #1 Asia-Pacific

Read the complete rankings.

 

Summary

  • Lincoln International was recognized as the #1 fairness opinion provider globally for Q1 2026, according to LSEG.

Meet Lincoln's Transaction Opinions & Board Advisory Team

Chris Croft

Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions

New York

Chris Gregory

Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions

New York

Atit Sheth

Managing Director

Chicago

Hardeep Singh

Managing Director

San Francisco

Chris Swiecicki

Managing Director

Chicago

Dr. Simon von Witzleben

Managing Director & Head of Transaction Opinions, Europe

London

Kevin Brooks

Director

Dallas

Jacob Kalatizadeh

Director

New York

Umar Rizvi

Director

London

Michael Schmit

Director

Atlanta

Cooper Groves

Vice President

Dallas

Taylor Hollingshaus

Vice President

Dallas

View All Team Members

Related Perspectives

Lincoln International Adds Chris Swiecicki as Managing Director
Mar 2026
general news
View More
Single-Asset CVs: How They Stack Up
Dec 2025
articles
View More
Dividend Recapitalization Activity Remains Robust
Nov 2025
articles
View More
Lincoln International adds Dr. Simon von Witzleben as Managing Director
May 2024
general news
View More
Lincoln International adds Chris Croft as Managing Director
Dec 2023
general news
View More
Lincoln International adds William Epstein as Managing Director
Nov 2023
general news
View More
View All Perspectives

Recent Transactions

Alder II AB divests SI and SMG to Alder Strategic Opportunity Fund I

Lincoln International advised Alder II AB in divesting SI and SMG to Alder Strategic Opportunity Fund I

Building Products | Industrials
Boyne Capital Closes Single-Asset Continuation Fund for Pilot Energy

Lincoln International advised Boyne Capital on Closing its Single-Asset Continuation Fund for Pilot Energy

Business Services
CirrusMD has been acquired by Quantum Health

Lincoln International has advised CirrusMD on its acquisition by Quantum Health

Healthcare
Ares Closes $850 Million Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Convergint

Lincoln International advised Ares on the closing of $850 Million Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Convergint

Business Services
Latour Capital announces the successful closing of a continuation fund to support Gutor’s next phase of growth

Lincoln International advised Latour Capital on the closing of a continuation fund to support Gutor’s next phase of growth

Industrials
Sun Capital Affiliate Completes Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle of Affiliated Portfolio Company Fletchers Solicitors

Lincoln International advised Sun Capital Affiliate on the completion of a Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle of Affiliated Portfolio Company Fletchers Solicitors

Business Services
Elysian Capital LLP has completed a single asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Fortis IBA

Lincoln International advised Elysian Capital LLP on completing a single asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Fortis IBA

Business Services | Industrials
Android Industries and Avancez have merged with Detroit Manufacturing Systems

Lincoln International advised Android Industries and Avancez on its merge with Detroit Manufacturing Systems

Automotive & Mobility Technology
View All Transactions