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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 YorkMeet Professionals with Complementary Expertise
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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Refinitiv | Private Credit Valuations Dip Slightly
Originally published by Refinitiv on June 14, 2022 Brian Garfield, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, shares key insights on the valuations of private credit investments based on… Read More
Bloomberg Quicktake | Merger Mania Cools Off
Originally aired on Bloomberg on June 8, 2022 Rob Brown, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International, joins Bloomberg Quicktake to discuss expectations for the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market… Read More
Real Deals | Navigating the Nordics
Originally published by Real Deals on June 16, 2022 What has been driving deal flow in the Nordic market over the last 18 months? Fredrik Bolander: We went into this year… 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
Mint | As Travel Resumes, Japanese Interest in India Gains Pace
Originally published by Mint on May 24, 2022. Preet Singh, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, provides expert advice for Japanese investors interested in participating in the Indian marketplace, and… Read More
Beauty Independent | With the Stock Market and VC Down This Year, What’s the Deal Environment Like for Emerging Beauty and Wellness Brands?
Originally published by Beauty Independent on May 17, 2022. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, offers insights into the beauty industry’s current market dynamics and shares funding strategies that… Read More
Mint | Hospital Investors Line Up Over $2 Billion in Exits as COVID-19 Recedes
Originally published by Mint on May 16, 2022. Lincoln International’s Gaurav Marathe, Managing Director and CEO India, discusses hospital chain performance during the pandemic and future considerations for investors. Click here… Read More
Beauty Independent | The State Of Indie Beauty
Originally published by Beauty Independent on May 4, 2022. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, discusses the current condition of the indie beauty industry, the challenges brands face and… Read More
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
Nikkei Financial | Growth of Private Equity Through Continuation Funds
Originally published by Nikkei Financial on April 19, 2022. Stephen Carre and Dan Posternak discuss the growth of private equity through continuation funds with Nikkei Financial. Click here to view the… Read More
Citywire | Europe’s Private Debt Managers Embrace ESG-Linked Loans
Originally published by Citywire on March 16, 2022. A recent feature in Citywire features Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, to discuss the ESG market and… Read More
GoingPublic | Germany’s M&A Outlook
Originally published by goingpublic on March 10, 2022. Dr. Michael Drill, CEO Germany at Lincoln International, shares insights on current situation of the country’s M&A activity amidst the global economic… 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
Private Debt Investor | Loan Note: Discipline Holds Amid Deal Boom
Originally published by Private Debt Investor on February 24, 2022. Richard Olson, Managing Director at Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group shares that oversupply of capital in private equity and private… Read More
Private Equity International | Lincoln International Aims for New Segment in Private Fund Advisory
Originally published by Private Equity International on February 9, 2022. A recent feature in Private Equity International highlights Lincoln’s newest service, Private Funds Advisory. Click here to view the full article.
Scrip | What Does 2022 Hold For Biopharma?
Originally published by SCRIP on February 8 , 2022. James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group shares that there has been increased private equity firm’s interest in the Biopharma space and… Read More
Bloomberg | Private-Credit Risk Builds as Leverage Levels Scale New Highs
Originally published by Bloomberg on February 8, 2022. Ron Kahn, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group shares with Bloomberg notable private credit market trends from the Q4 2021… Read More
PE Hub | ‘Productivity is Critical’ When Buying in the Competitive Industrials Sector
Originally published by PE Hub on February 8, 2022. Robert Reifman, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Industrials Group, meets with PE Hub to discuss key trends and outlook for investors in… Read More
Moneycontrol | Warburg Pincus-Backed Biba Apparels Picks Bankers for 2022 IPO
Originally published by Moneycontrol on January 10, 2022. Lincoln International’s Gaurav Marathe, Managing Director and CEO India, discusses the rise of IPO candidates in the apparel and clothing segment with Moneycontrol.… 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
PRWeek | Healthcare M&A in 2022: Private Equity has ‘Huge Interest’ in Medcomms Agencies
Originally published by PRWeek on December 8, 2021. James West, Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group discusses private equity firm’s interest in the medcomms space and the forecast for Healthcare M&A activity… Read More
Buyouts | How to Enhance the GP-led Secondaries Transaction Process
Originally published by BuyoutsInsider on November 24, 2021. The GP-led secondaries market is booming and the continuation vehicle structure (GP-led) has unquestionably arrived as a competitive strategic alternative to traditional… Read More
Bloomberg | Private Lenders Ratchet Up Risk as They Fight for Business
Originally published by Bloomberg on August 13, 2021. Lincoln International’s Ron Kahn, Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group explores findings from the Q3 2021 Lincoln Private Market Index. Click… Read More
PRWeek | 2021 Will Be Known As Year Medcomms M&A Went Into Overdrive
Originally published by PRWeek on November 10, 2021, by James West. Several large agency groups have taken on fresh private equity capital for the first time this year and many others… Read More
Bloomberg Radio | The State of Small Business and a Look at the Markets
Originally aired by Bloomberg on October 28, 2021. Lincoln International’s Global CEO, Rob Brown, provides his perspective on the growth of the global M&A market with Bloomberg Radio’s Paul Sweeney… Read More