Contributors
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director & Head of Germany
FrankfurtMeet 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
ChicagoRelated Perspectives
Recent Transactions
Real Deals | Undiscovered Gems
Originally published by Real Deals on May 5, 2022 Dr. Michael Drill, CEO Germany shares that large American and Japanese corporates are willing to invest in the mid-sized companies in Germany.… Read More
Jamie Shontz
Jamie advises corporate and private equity clients within Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group on the structuring and arranging of financing for a variety of transactions. Jamie also has significant M&A experience… Read More
Webinar | Software and the Rise of ARR-based Financings
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Lincoln International hosted experts from the firm’s U.S. and European Capital Advisory, Valuations and M&A Groups for a webinar to discuss the latest trends in… Read More
Webinar | Software and the Rise of ARR-based Financings
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Lincoln International hosted experts from the firm’s U.S. and European Capital Advisory, Valuations and M&A Groups for a webinar to discuss the latest trends in… Read More
European Lending Markets: Navigating Debt Financing in Uncertain Times
As geopolitical tensions evolve, global inflation rises and companies cope with worldwide supply issues, many businesses are assessing their strategies for accessing debt financing in today’s market. In a recent… Read More
Lincoln Bolsters Capital Advisory Capabilities & Team
Similar to 2021, the start of 2022 has been underpinned by strong global capital markets that are flush with liquidity along with a strong mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market —… Read More
Lincoln International Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Spurrier Capital Partners
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spurrier Capital Partners (SCP), a technology and software-focused investment bank… Read More
Bernhard Aigner
Bernhard is a Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group. He advises corporate and private equity clients on raising financing for various occasions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), dividend recapitalizations and… Read More
Debtwire | ARR-based Financing Uptake Challenges Lenders’ Cashflow Orthodoxy – Mid-Market Chatter
Originally published by Debtwire on March 3, 2022. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, discusses how last few years have seen increased prevalence in ARR-based lending across… Read More
Data Center Download: Accelerating Growth, Record Interest in the Space and Transformational Opportunities
Our world has become more reliant than ever on data. As technological innovation stretches from the smartphones in our pockets to wearables, self-driving cars, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0… Read More
Lincoln International Celebrates Sustained Growth in Europe
Lincoln International is pleased to celebrate another outstanding year globally. In 2021, the firm advised on a record number of transactions and achieved significant growth across all of its M&A industry sectors and… Read More
Eugene Lee
Eugene provides advisory services to sponsors, shareholders, lenders, debtors, bondholders, creditors and court-approved representatives of financially stressed and distressed companies. He has more than 30 years of experience in both… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Capital Advisory Group Achieves Record Results in 2021
Continued market share gains and strong growth in acquisition financings and technology financings drove record transaction activity across the U.S. and Europe in 2021 Lincoln’s Global Capital Advisory Group (CAG)… Read More
Lincoln International Adds Sander Thiadens as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Sander Thiadens has joined the firm’s Amsterdam office as a Managing Director in the Capital Advisory… Read More
Sander Thiadens
Sander has almost 20 years of experience in structuring bespoke financing solutions for private equity owned and privately owned companies. He specializes in debt advisory, special situations and growth equity,… Read More
Career Path Options for Prospective Investment Bankers
If you are seeking an opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you can learn a wide variety of skills and advise clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as raising… Read More
2021 Record Results
Lincoln International is pleased to celebrate another outstanding year. In 2021, the firm advised on a record number of transactions and achieved significant growth across all of its M&A industry… Read More
Debtwire | Private Credit to Keep up Frenzied Pace in 2022, but Macro Pressures Cloud Long-Term Picture
Originally published by Debtwire on December 31, 2021. Ron Kahn, Managing Director and head of Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discusses the impact of rising interest rates on lenders and borrowers… Read More
The Nordic Private Debt Landscape: Strong Growth Projections for Year Ahead
The Nordic region has bounced back stronger than its European counterparts following the COVID-19 pandemic. The gross domestic product (GDP) has largely recovered from a less significant pandemic downturn, whereas… Read More
Lincoln International Recognized with Two 2021 Turnaround Management Association Awards
Lincoln International is pleased to have won two Turnaround Management Association’s (TMA’s) 2021 Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Awards. Lincoln won the Small Company Award for the Valeritas transaction, led by… Read More
From Corporate Social Responsibility to PE Impact Funds: Investor Interest in ESG and Sustainability Gains Pace
Institutional investors are increasingly accountable for how they deploy capital. More so than the widespread divestment from fossil fuels over the last decade, some capital allocators today are seeking to… Read More
Webinar | Q4 2021 Dynamics in M&A & Financing
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Lincoln International’s global Capital Advisory Group hosted a webinar to discuss the latest dynamics and developments in the M&A and financing markets amidst what is… Read More
Real Deals | Consumer Business on Verge of Breaching Covenants
Originally published by Real Deals on September 27, 2021, by Simon Thompson. Private consumer businesses in the UK and Europe are close to breaching their lenders’ covenants. That is according to… Read More
PE News | Debt Funds Seek Ways to Fund the Adoption of Technology
Originally published by Private Equity News on September 20, 2021. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, discuss with PE News on how Covid has created a spike… Read More
Private Debt Investor | How Lenders are Adapting to Today’s Favoured Sectors
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on August 31, 2021. Xenia Sarri, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, speaks with Private Debt Investor for its September’s edition on ways… Read More