Contributors
Meet Professionals with Complementary Expertise in Capital Advisory and M&A
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
LondonRelated Perspectives
Recent Transactions in Capital Advisory and M&A
Lincoln International Recognized in 15th Annual International M&A Awards
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in The M&A Advisor’s 15th Annual International M&A Awards. The firm was honored in the Cross-Border Deal of the… Read More
Domingo Schmidig
Domingo provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services to private equity firms, entrepreneurs and corporations, with a focus on the industrials and technology industries. Domingo collaborates closely… Read More
Real Deals | Roundtable: Mid-Market Debt Open for Business
Originally posted by Real Deals on July 17, 2024. Dividend recaps are being considered as an interim solution to deliver capital to limited partners due to fewer exits and improving… Read More
Webinar | Q2 European Private Market Insights and Q3 Outlook
On July 11th, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q1 2024 European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More
BeBeez | Megadeal, Is the Train Starting Again?
Originally posted by BeBeez on July 1, 2024. Increased stabilization of rates and decreased debt market volatility have led to a series of high-yield bonds being issued in Europe. Refinancing… Read More
Silent Defaults in Private Credit: The Unspoken Struggle
A meaningful percentage of borrowers are facing challenges as base rates remain stubbornly high for longer. While companies are demonstrating consistent performance, many are experiencing liquidity constraints. Despite private credit… Read More
LevFin Insights | U.S. Private Credit: Devil in the Default Details—Amendments, LMEs Mask Private Credit Default Rate, Lincoln Data Show
Originally posted by LevFin Insights on June 26, 2024. Inflated interest rates and increased financial pressures on private companies have triggered a rise in creative approaches to avoid defaults. According… Read More
Webinar | Q1 European Private Market Insights and Q2 Outlook
On May 16th, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q1 2024 European private markets, as well as the outlook… Read More
Lincoln International adds Carlos Candil as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Carlos Candil has joined the London office as a Managing Director in the firm’s Energy, Power &… Read More
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
Citywire | PE Firm Permira Seeks to Up Evelyn’s Debt to Pay Shareholder Dividends
Originally posted by Citywire on February 15, 2024. The majority shareholder of Permira, Evelyn, wants to increase its debt through a dividend recapitalization to pay itself and other shareholders. Private… Read More
Pitchbook Media Roundup: Capital Market Trends
Originally posted by Pitchbook in 2024. Eugene Lee, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, offers Pitchbook his perspective on capital market dynamics. Dish Bonds Post Muted Gains After EchoStar… Read More
Webinar | Q4 European Private Market Insights and Q1 Outlook
On February 8th, 2024, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q4 2023 European private markets. Topics included: Q4 2023… Read More
Davide Scroccaro
Davide provides capital advisory services to private equity firms and corporations for a broad range of situations including leveraged buyouts, restructurings and refinancings. Davide harnesses his expertise to offer distinctive… Read More
The Rising Popularity of NAV Loans
The current economic environment has called for partial liquidity alternatives that provide value for private equity firms and other fund managers. One of those alternatives, the net asset value (NAV)… 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
Debtwired Podcast | Private Debt Market and Advisory Opportunities
Originally posted by Debtwire on January 23, 2024. Dominik Spanier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, recently shared his expectations for private debt in Germany. Listen to the podcast.
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
BZ | The Art of the Corporate Carve Out
Originally posted by BZ on December 19, 2023. Corporate carve outs have returned in strength amidst a slower mergers and acquisitions market as they are a strategic growth tool for… Read More
Matthew Dastrup
Matt provides capital advisory services to private equity and corporate clients for a broad range of situations including refinancings, recapitalizations, restructurings, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and growth capital initiatives. Drawing upon… Read More
Webinar | Q3 European Private Market Insights and Q4 Outlook
On November 16th, 2023, professionals from Lincoln International’s European Capital Advisory and Valuations Groups hosted a webinar discussing the state of Q3 European private markets. Topics included: Q3 Valuations Overview… Read More
Partial Liquidity Alternatives for Private Equity: An Attractive Option to a Full Exit
Private equity is facing a challenging operating environment. The convergence of inflation, rising interest rates and a host of other economic challenges have compressed equity values and limited full exits… Read More
The Lead Left Webinar | Navigating the 2023 M&A Landscape
Originally posted by The Lead Left on October 9, 2023. Christine Tiseo, Managing Director and co-head of Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, recently participated on a panel where industry experts discussed… Read More
Real Deals | Yield of Dreams
Originally posted by Real Deals on August 29, 2023. Private debt is growing quickly despite rising interest rates. Recent Preqin data indicated that $33.7 billion was raised in Europe in… Read More