Meet Professionals with Complementary Expertise in Valuations & Opinions
I find immense fulfillment in enabling clients to achieve their objectives and navigate the complexities of today's ever-changing landscape.
Chris Croft
Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions
New York
I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.
Brian Garfield
Managing Director & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations
New York
I enhance my clients’ decision making and governance processes by providing independent and objective financial advice in a highly responsive manner.
Chris Gregory
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
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AIMA | Financing the Economy 2024
Originally published by AIMA on November 21, 2024. The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has published Lincoln’s proprietary private market data in its “Financing the Economy” publication, highlighting Lincoln’s private… Read More
Q3 2024 Lincoln European Senior Debt Index
Lincoln International LLC (Lincoln) is pleased to release the latest quarterly Lincoln European Senior Debt Index (ESDI). The Lincoln European Senior Debt Index represents years of research and analysis of… Read More
Q3 2024 Lincoln Senior Debt Index
Lincoln International is pleased to release the quarterly Lincoln US Senior Debt Index (Lincoln US Senior Debt Index, Senior Debt Index, or LSDI). The Lincoln US Senior Debt Index represents… Read More
Lincoln Private Market Index Clocks in Another Quarter of Growth in Q3 on the Back of Steady Earnings Performance
M&A activity remains muted despite performance growth and lower interest rates, indicating a continued dislocation between buyer and seller valuation expectations The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index… Read More
Q3 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index
Lincoln Private Market Index Clocks In Another Quarter Of Growth In Q3 On The Back Of Steady Earnings Performance The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks… Read More
Webinar | Q3 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
On November 18th, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q3 2024 European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2024 Private Market Webinar
On November 13th, 2024, professionals from Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group hosted a webinar discussing insights from the latest proprietary database. Topics included: Fireside chat Jason Wu, PhD, Assistant… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2024 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q4 2024 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Lincoln’s Latest
Lincoln’s Latest video series features experts from across industries, services and geographies, sharing perspectives on current trends, recent observations and future outlooks.
Matt Stariha
Matt provides valuation advisory services to investment funds, public and privately held companies, boards and special committees that span various industry sectors. Matt works closely with clients to understand the… Read More
Bloomberg | Lincoln International CEO on Private vs. Public Markets
Originally aired on Bloomberg TV on October 22, 2024. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, discusses improving mergers and acquisitions activity and compares public and private markets.
Umar Rizvi
Umar provides fairness and solvency opinions to corporate boards and private equity sponsors with a focus on recapitalizations, fund-to-fund transfers, carve-outs, related-party transactions, capital raises and corporate restructurings. Umar leverages… Read More
In the Headlines: Q2 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index
Our Valuations & Opinions Group recently shared findings from the Q2 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index with several publications. AltAssets Bloomberg PE Hub Private Equity Professional
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q3 2024 Private Market Webinar
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Valuations & Opinions Group Q3 2024 Private Market Webinar. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q3 2024 Private Market Webinar
On August 15th, 2024, professionals from Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group hosted a webinar discussing insights from the latest proprietary database. Topics included: Fireside chat covering the state of… Read More
Q2 2024 Lincoln Senior Debt Index
The LSDI represents years of research and analysis of data and was developed by professionals from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group in collaboration with Professor Pietro Veronesi of The University… Read More
Deeper Data Analysis: Confirms Reliability & Breadth
In summer 2024, an Assistant Professor of Finance at Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business evaluated the coverage and representativeness of the Lincoln Database of the U.S. private debt… Read More
Q2 2024 Lincoln Private Market Index
While the Lincoln Private Market Index Increased in the Second Quarter, Private Company Earnings Growth Slowed The Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), the only index that tracks changes in the… Read More
While the Lincoln Private Market Index Increased in the Second Quarter, Private Company Earnings Growth Slowed
Enterprise values continued to increase, and private markets showed signs of momentum for future M&A activity due to lower spreads and potentially tightening equity cushions. The Lincoln Private Market Index… Read More
Q2 2024 Lincoln European Senior Debt Index
Lincoln International is pleased to release the latest quarterly European Senior Debt Index (ESDI). The ESDI represents years of research and analysis of data and was developed by professionals from… Read More
Investors in Healthcare | Q&A with Lincoln Professionals
Originally posted by Investors in Healthcare on July 25, 2024. Lincoln International, the U.S.-headquartered global investment banking advisor, is a well-known name in the European healthcare markets, providing advice to… Read More
Webinar | Q2 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook
On July 11th, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q1 2024 European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More
Brian Sherman
Brian provides valuation advisory services to private equity sponsors, hedge funds, institutional money managers, insurance companies, banks and law firms that hold complex and esoteric financial assets, with a focus… Read More
In the Headlines: Q1 2024 Lincoln European Valuation Insights
Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group recently shared findings from its proprietary European valuation insights with several publications. Bloomberg Private Debt Investor Prequin
Fireside Chat: Private Market Insights
Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Ron Kahn, Managing Director and co-head of the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discuss market conditions.