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I strive to be a strong advocate for my clients and offer a fresh and creative perspective to financing situations that exceed expectations and provide the flexibility needed to grow their businesses.
Christine Tiseo
Managing Director & Global Head of Capital Advisory
ChicagoMeet Professionals with Complementary Expertise

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director & Head of Business Services, Europe
Frankfurt
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director & Head of Switzerland
Zurich
I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.
William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, U.S.
San Francisco
I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.
Chris Brooks
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, Europe
London
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
CEO | Managing Director | GP-Director
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PitchBook | Fixed Charge Coverage Shrinking on Midsized Companies – Lincoln
Originally posted by PitchBook on May 9, 2023. Rising interest rates are negatively impacting borrowers in the middle market. Christine Tiseo, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group,… Read More

Webinar | Q1 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook
On May 11th, 2023, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q1 European private markets. Topics included: Market activity insights… Read More

Pitchbook | Private Credit Borrowers Turn to Structured Capital, PIK with Debt Costs on the Rise
Originally posted by Pitchbook on February 27, 2023. Borrowers are navigating higher interest rates and input costs while earnings are slowing in many cases, and lenders are hesitant to add… Read More

Structured Capital Can Unlock Incremental Liquidity During Periods of Credit Market Uncertainty
Structured capital is a highly bespoke form of capital that bridges the gap between traditional debt and common equity. As traditional debt markets continue to traverse a period of uncertainty… Read More

IPEM | Event: Cannes 2023
Lincoln International was pleased to attend IPEM Cannes 2023 from January 23 to 25. The event provided attendees the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the private capital markets,… Read More

Scott Archer
Scott is part of Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group and advises private equity and corporate clients on a wide variety of financing activities, including leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, other refinancing events and… Read More

Webinar | Q4 European Private Market Insights
On February 1st, 2023, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q4 European private markets. Topics included: Market overview Deal… Read More

2022 Global Results
In 2022, Lincoln International continued to design and deliver meaningful solutions and outcomes for clients around the world. Our shared ambition for results achieved through collaboration, thoughtfulness and tailored approaches… Read More

Lincoln International Announces Managing Director Promotions 2022
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of six Directors to Managing Director (MD), effective January 1, 2023. “Each of these individuals contributes… Read More

Zack Stone
Zack provides capital advisory services on private debt financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructurings, with a focus on implementing creative solutions for each unique situation. He evaluates financial and… Read More

Private Debt Investor | Podcast: The Window of Opportunity for Private Credit
Originally posted by Private Debt Investor on January 5, 2023. Dominik Spanier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, reveals several private credit trends. Listen to the podcast.

Software Sector Shows Resilience in Recurring Revenue Financing
Amid recessionary pressures, the software sector has proven resilient with low default rates and healthy cash flows for most companies. Lenders continue to see opportunities with software companies—even those with… Read More

Webinar | Q3 European Private Market Insights
On October 4th, 2022, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q3 European private markets. Topics included: Update on current… Read More

Lending Opportunities Abound for PE Investments in Digital Infrastructure
COVID-19 flipped the script on infrastructure investments. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have proven certain traditional infrastructure assets, like airports and public transportation hubs, are not always as low-risk an investment… Read More

Infrastructure Investor | Financing the Digital Revolution
Originally published by Infrastructure Investor on September 1, 2022 Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, gives a perspective on the key factors driving digital infrastructure expansion as… Read More

Lincoln International adds Mihir Shah as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global leading investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Mihir Shah has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Capital Advisory Group, an integrated… Read More

Mihir Shah
Mihir advises technology-focused private equity firms and corporations on the structuring and arranging of financing for mergers, buy-outs, recapitalizations, growth initiatives and refinancings. He is active in vertical and enterprise… Read More

Real Deals | Creativity in Cautious Times
Originally published by Real Deals on July 28, 2022 How has the private lending market matured over the last few years? Xenia Sarri: The one thing that we’ve seen continue to… Read More

Private Debt Investor | Loan Note: The Growth of ‘Super Senior;’ Covenant Breaches on the Up
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on July 21, 2022. Aude Doyen, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, offers a perspective on the reasons why private credit covenant breaches… Read More

Aditya Baser
Aditya provides growth equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services within Lincoln’s Healthcare Group. He has experience with clients in the pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, single and multi-specialty healthcare services, health… Read More

Lincoln Webinar: European Private Market Insights
On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations & Opinions Groups hosted a webinar to share insights on the current European private market drawing from our… Read More

Private Debt Investor | Deep Dive: The Financing that Defies Bubble Talk
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on July 1, 2022. Click here to view the original article. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, discusses the characteristics of… Read More

Lincoln International Adds Tosh Dhanalal as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Tosh Dhanalal as a Managing Director in the firm’s Consumer Group in Los Angeles.… Read More

Private Debt Investor | Deep Dive: Squaring Up Over Syndication
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on June 1, 2022. Xenia Sarri and Aude Doyen, Managing Directors in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, examine the reasons why interest in private debt… Read More

Zach Messenger
Zach has over a decade of restructuring and investment banking experience on in-court and out-of-court transactions, including distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, capital raises, plan negotiations and expert valuation… Read More