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With a commitment to building lasting relationships, I take a bespoke approach to the individual needs of every client I work with, seeking to be their champion, trusted advisor and partner well before, leading up to and throughout any potential transaction that may take place.
Ashleigh Barker
Director
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Dividend Recapitalizations: Hit the Market Before M&A Activity Rebounds
Private debt funds have increased their dry power to $506.2 billion and acquisition-related private debt volume has reached all-time lows. As a result, private debt investors have become more aggressive… Read More
Molecule to Market Podcast: M&A Roundtable and 2024 Predictions
Originally posted by Molecule to Market on March 8, 2024. James West, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, recently joined the Molecule to Market podcast’s roundtable episode where he shared… Read More
A Paws in the March of Premium Pet: Inflationary Pressure Hits European Pet Foods
In an era where many pet owners lavish their fur babies with everything from spa treatments to gourmet meals, the premium pet food industry highlights the strong bond between humans… Read More
Building Products M&A Market Finds its Footing
The building products industry gathered at well attended conferences in early 2024. The National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) attracted its largest crowd… Read More
Recent Transactions
Lincoln International Leader Recognized as Woman of Influence in Finance
Lincoln International is pleased to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal named Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, as a woman of influence in finance. “Ashleigh Barker is… Read More
Lincoln International Awarded M&A Advisor Chapter 11 Reorganization and Restructuring Deal of the Year Awards
Lincoln International is pleased to share that we have received The M&A Advisor’s Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year ($100-$250 million) and Restructuring Deal of the Year ($250-$500 million) awards.… Read More
Lincoln International adds Lalit Kasat as Managing Director in London
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Lalit Kasat has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Group… Read More
Lincoln International Leaders Recognized as Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Lincoln International is pleased to share that Mergers and Acquisitions named Emily Wildes, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, as one of the most influential women in mid-market… Read More
Lincoln International Announces Promotions to Drive Ongoing Organizational & Client Success
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, today announced the appointment of several firm leaders into executive management and client advisory roles. The firm has promoted Mary Weber to… Read More
Lincoln International Awarded M&A Advisor Restructuring Deal of the Year
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that we have been awarded The M&A Advisor’s Restructuring Deal of the Year (between $250 million – $1 billion). This accolade exemplifies our U.S.… Read More
2023 Global Results
Lincoln International adds Chris Croft as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Chris Croft has joined as a Managing Director and co-head of the transaction opinions team in the… Read More
Five Key Insights from Agritechnica Trade Fair – A Full House in Hanover
Record crowds in Germany and exhibit halls full of new products suggest the agricultural equipment industry has a bright future Lincoln International’s industrials team was well represented at this year’s… Read More
University of Illinois Business Instructional Facility Atrium Named After Lincoln International
The atrium inside the Business Instructional Facility at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business has been named the Lincoln International Atrium. This naming was made possible by donations… Read More
Lincoln International adds William Epstein as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that William Epstein has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Valuations & Opinions Group in Los Angeles. William… Read More
Lincoln International adds Julian Moore as Managing Director in London
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Julian Moore has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Group in London.… Read More
Lincoln International Acquires Mumbai-based Valuations Provider, Expanding Presence and Offering in India
Adds 25 professionals to Lincoln’s growing, global Valuations & Opinions Group Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, announced today the acquisition of EthiQuant Analytics Private Limited (EthiQuant), a… Read More
Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leaders in Finance
Rob Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln, was recently recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a notable leader in finance. This recognition is a true testament to Rob’s leadership and… Read More
Lincoln International adds Kensuke Nakatsuka as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Kensuke Nakatsuka has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Tokyo office. Kensuke has over 20… Read More
Lincoln International Announces Strategic Partnership with Australian Corporate Advisory Firm, Miles Advisory Partners
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, announced today that it has established a strategic partnership with Miles Advisory Partners, an Australian-based independent corporate advisory firm, servicing the robust… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Packaging Team Reports Strong 2022 and Continued Demand for Packaging in 2023
Packaging activity in 2022 was strong but experienced a continued cooling as the year finished. While the latter half of this year showed a decline in the total number of… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Industrials Group Reports Another Strong Year for 2022
Lincoln International’s Industrials Group concluded another strong year in 2022 against an uncertain market backdrop. We are humbled and proud to again be recognized as a global leader in the… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Financial Institutions Group Achieves Strong Momentum Following 2022 Expansion of Platform
Deal activity remained robust throughout 2022; 2023 expected to be equally active as differentiated businesses outperform competitors and successfully navigate the financing markets The global interest rate and inflationary pressures… Read More
TMT Sector Remained Resilient in the Private Capital Markets During 2022 Despite Public Market Upheaval
Lincoln International’s global technology, media and telecom (TMT) mergers and acquisitions and financing activity remained strong in 2022, particularly during 2H22, as valuations and financing availability in the private capital… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Healthcare Group Announces Strong Results in 2022
Lincoln International’s global Healthcare Group enjoyed another consecutive year of record-setting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal volume, average deal size and a record backlog heading in to 2023. Our performance… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Energy, Power and Infrastructure Group Reports Strong 2022 and Anticipates Growth in 2023
Lincoln International’s global Energy, Power and Infrastructure Group is pleased to announce another strong year in 2022. Over the past year, the group advised on more than 10 transactions in… Read More
Lincoln International’s Global Valuations & Opinions Group team grew by nearly 50% in 2022 and expects continued momentum in 2023
Lincoln International’s global Valuations & Opinions Group materially expanded its services across portfolio valuations and transaction opinions in 2022. Portfolio valuation services were up more than 50% from 2021 across… Read More
Lincoln International’s Business Services Group Continues Strong Performance in 2022
Lincoln International’s Global Business Services Group continued growing our presence in the private capital markets in 2022, advising on more than 80 transactions. During the year, our ongoing investments resulted… Read More
IPEM | Event: Cannes 2023
Lincoln International was pleased to attend IPEM Cannes 2023 from January 23 to 25. The event provided attendees the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the private capital markets,… Read More