Global Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking Advisory Firm

As a top global M&A advisory firm, we combine strategic expertise and superb execution to yield success for our clients.

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  • 47%
    cross-border M&A transactions
  • 51%
    M&A transactions with strategic acquirers

Market-Leading Strategic Insight from Globally Integrated Industry Groups

We are part of the fabric of the industries we serve. As a global M&A investment banking advisory firm, our services are delivered by a team of experienced senior bankers who have spent their careers developing deep professional relationships and building in-depth knowledge of the companies, trends and insights relevant to our core areas of industry focus:

  • Business Services
  • Consumer
  • Energy, Power & Infrastructure
  • Financial Institutions
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Technology, Media & Telecom

Areas of Focus

Sell-Side Advisory

We partner with organizations to secure maximum value from their investments.

Buy-Side Advisory

We support clients in identifying investments that drive growth and are synergistic with their strategies.

  • 300+
    global transactions in 2023
  • 18,000+
    portfolio company valuations annually

Partnering with Lincoln

For executives and owners of businesses, including financial sponsors, venture capitalists, privately held companies and publicly traded companies, an M&A investment banking advisor can enhance the position and probability of a close through a focused and highly competitive process among strategic and financial investors.

As one tightly integrated team across 20+ offices in 15 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success, to connect organizations to insights and opportunities wherever they occur. With extensive industry knowledge, up-to-the-minute market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive relationships with clients that endure for years.

To explore alternative solutions to M&A for achieving your strategic objectives visit: Joint Ventures & Partnering at Lincoln International.

As M&A projects become more international in scope, global reach and local knowledge have become indispensable elements of the M&A service offering. With our integrated global platform and unique “one team” approach, we are ideally positioned to advise on transactions involving buyers and targets across the world.
Vicki McGregor
Director, Lincoln International

Perspectives & Publications

Sky News | Will 2024 Bring Big Mergers and Acquisitions?

Originally aired on Sky News on February 21, 2024.

Succeeding in the Fast Lane: Strategically Navigating GP M&A

  In today’s high-stakes market, successful general partners (GPs) in private markets are at the forefront of a thriving M&A landscape characterized by a growing number of deals and rapidly… Read More

Thriving in Motion: Exploring the Latest Outdoor and Sports Industry Trends

As the dust settles from the pandemic-induced frenzy, the active outdoor and sports equipment industries now stand at a fascinating crossroads. What began as a surge in demand—a lifeline for… Read More

FreightWaves | Logistics M&A Market Looks Brighter in 2024

Originally posted on FreightWaves on March  6, 2024. Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director in our Business Services Group, recently discussed the 2024 mergers and acquisitions market in FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. Watch… Read More

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