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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
Axel Remy
Axel advises private equity firms, corporates, family offices and private founders and entrepreneurs as a Vice President within Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group. He provides optimized, tailor-made solutions for a variety… Read More
Webinar | Q4 2025 European Private Market Insights
On February 26th, 2026, Lincoln International hosted a webinar discussing insights from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group’s proprietary database, as well as recent financing terms observed by our Capital Advisory… Read More
Webinar | Q4 2025 European Private Market Insights
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q4 2025 European Private Market Insights. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact qualified requestors… Read More
Lincoln International adds Jochen Schmitz as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Jochen Schmitz has joined its Capital Advisory Group as a Managing Director based in New York. With… Read More
2025 Global Results
As we approach Lincoln International’s 30th anniversary in April 2026, we are proud to reflect on the incredible growth we have driven in the global private capital markets. Our success… Read More
Debtwire | Distressed Companies Brace for Tougher Talks as Investors Harden Bargaining Posture
Originally published by Debtwire on January 29, 2026. Following contentious liability management exercises and bankruptcies in 2025, creditors negotiating restructuring deals are taking a firmer line with distressed companies on… Read More
Jochen Schmitz
Jochen is a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group. He advises companies, creditors, sponsors and other constituents in uncertain and complex situations. With close to two decades of experience… Read More
Harbir Brar
Harbir partners with middle market clients on complex capital raise transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings and recapitalizations across various industries. He combines strategic insight with execution expertise to support the next… Read More
DACH Capital Markets 2026 Outlook
Lincoln International’s DACH Capital Advisory Group is pleased to present the latest issue of its Loan Market Update.
Real Deals | Roundtable: Day of the Debt
Originally posted by Real Deals on December 4, 2025. An expected rally of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) failed to fully materialize in 2025, and in a competitive private equity market,… Read More
Sam White
Sam is part of Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group and advises private equity firms, their portfolio companies and privately owned businesses in the UK and across Europe on debt raises to… Read More
Webinar | Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
On November 13th, 2025, professionals will discuss insights from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group’s proprietary database, as well as recent financing terms observed by our Capital Advisory Group which will… Read More
Webinar | Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q3 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Real Deals | GPs Use Dividend Recaps as a Way to Entice Buyers
Originally published by The Real Deals on October 10, 2025 As the private markets see muted exits and limited partners demand liquidity, sponsored dividend recaps and stock repurchases are on… Read More
Spencer Wright
Spencer provides advisory services to lenders, public and private corporations, financial sponsors and portfolio companies. He focuses on advising middle market clients on complex transactions across a range of industries,… Read More
Webinar | Q2 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q2 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Q2 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook
On September 10th, 2025, professionals will discuss insights from Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group’s proprietary database, as well as recent financing terms observed by our Capital Advisory Group which will provide… Read More
Proxy Voting Rights are Rocking the Board
In the evolving landscape of private credit, proxy voting rights have emerged as a powerful tool for creditors seeking to assert influence in distressed situations. When an event of default… Read More
LumiQ | Unpacking Dividend Recaps and Structured Capital
Originally published by LumiQ on June 5, 2025 Mihir Shah, Managing Director, was recently featured on the LumiQ podcast platform to discuss dividend recaps and structured capital. Companies are leveraging… Read More
Webinar | Q1 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q1 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will… Read More
Webinar | Q1 2025 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook
On May 22, 2025, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of 2025 first European private markets, as well as the… Read More
European Debt Trends 2025: April Update
As the European debt markets evolve, Lincoln’s European Capital Advisory Group have highlighted key trends expected to shape the landscape through 2025. These trends reflect growing caution among lenders and… Read More
LME Predictions and Strategies
Lenders and companies have increasingly turned to Liability Management Exercises (LMEs) to extend companies’ liquidity runways. Healthy economic conditions (which are now being put in question by the potential changes… Read More
A Tactical Software Playbook: How to Give a Good Company Breathing Room to Become a Great Investment?
Amid a shifting economic landscape, software companies face a new set of challenges as they try to find ways to de-lever, return capital to shareholders and/or finance new initiatives in… Read More
Webinar | 2024 Year-end European Private Market Insights and 2025 Outlook
On February 27th, 2025, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of 2024 Year-end European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More