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Lincoln International Germany awarded “German M&A Financial Advisor of the Year 2018″ by Mergermarket
Lincoln International Germany is pleased to announce its recognition as 2018 German M&A Financial Advisor of the Year, as awarded by Mergermarket. The firm’s long-standing presence and success in Germany… Read More about Lincoln International Germany awarded “German M&A Financial Advisor of the Year 2018″ by Mergermarket
Filling the Gap – How Private Enterprise is Tackling the Up-Skilling and Re-Skilling Challenge
Much has been written over the last several months and years about the looming divide between available jobs and the supply of candidates with the requisite skills to fill those… Read More about Filling the Gap – How Private Enterprise is Tackling the Up-Skilling and Re-Skilling Challenge
China | European M&A Opportunities
Deal insights for Chinese and European business leaders from Lincoln’s investment banking advisors.
Chieko Matsuda
Chieko joined Lincoln as Senior Advisor in August 2011. She is currently a professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University, Graduate School. Chieko also serves as President at Matrix, Inc.; Senior Research… Read More about Chieko Matsuda
Doctor’s Orders: Disruption Driving Deals
Remember when you had to wait to hail a cab, could only watch a show on a weekly basis and had to go to a store to buy groceries? That… Read More about Doctor’s Orders: Disruption Driving Deals
PE Firms Seeking Software
Software is powering everything from supply chains to healthcare, and private equity firms have taken notice. It’s well documented that private equity firms are sitting on more dry powder than… Read More about PE Firms Seeking Software
Change is on the Menu for Restaurants
The Restaurants industry is evolving as fast as it ever has, with globalization, changing consumer preferences and technology increasingly impacting concepts across the dining spectrum: from QSR to fine dining. … Read More about Change is on the Menu for Restaurants
Best Practices for Chinese Investors Entering Europe
Chinese investment into Europe is on a roll. In the first half of 2018, China invested nine times more into Europe than North America, reaching $20 billion in deals, according… Read More about Best Practices for Chinese Investors Entering Europe
WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | Record M&A Activity
Rob Brown, Lincoln Managing Director and CEO, North America, discusses the economic factors and other dynamics that are driving a very active 2018 for M&A and how a slow… Read More about WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | Record M&A Activity
M&A and Investment Climate Post Election of New Brazilian President
Confirming expectations, this week right wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro handily won the second round of the Presidential elections in Brazil, against left wing candidate Fernando Haddad, with a 55% to… Read More about M&A and Investment Climate Post Election of New Brazilian President
Joint Venture & Partnering InSight April 2018
Using a joint venture to unlock value on exit. Read more
Outlook for Industrials
Strong industrials company performance and deal activity will continue to drive success in 2019, despite some uncertainty around tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations. Here are the trends we’re watching. M&A… Read More about Outlook for Industrials
Edward Hanlon
Ed is a senior banker in Lincoln’s Global Industrial Group. He has over 30 years of experience providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity groups, large corporate… Read More about Edward Hanlon
It’s Not Innovate or Die; It’s Innovate or Buy
The retail industry isn’t dying, it’s changing. While store closures and bankruptcy headlines are still prevalent, consumer sentiment in September 2018 reached the second-highest level since 2004, according to the… Read More about It’s Not Innovate or Die; It’s Innovate or Buy
Shweta Malani
Shweta provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory to clients in the industrials and manufacturing sectors. She has nearly eight years of transaction advisory experience in sell-side and buy-side M&A, divestitures… Read More about Shweta Malani
Chris Brooks
Chris is Co-Head of the firm’s Technology Group in Europe, focusing on the origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He advises middle market, owner-managed businesses and private equity-owned… Read More about Chris Brooks
The Early Innings of Tariff Impact
Trade tensions between the U.S. and large trading partners like China are increasing. While the future of trade policy and tariffs is less than certain, the impact on middle market… Read More about The Early Innings of Tariff Impact
Investment in the Consumer Sector
Lincoln Managing Directors discuss enthusiasm for M&A in the consumer sector and how rapid change is acting as a catalyst for investment and innovation.
WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | M&A Among Chicago Companies
Rob Brown, Lincoln Managing Director and CEO, North America, discusses some of the dynamics that may be impacting mergers and acquisitions among some Chicago-based companies.
Lawrence (Jim) Lawson
As Chairman, Jim focuses on driving Lincoln’s global strategy and new initiatives, recruiting and managing senior bankers, and interacting with firm clients. Since Jim founded the firm in 1996, Lincoln… Read More about Lawrence (Jim) Lawson
Guillaume Suizdak
As Co-Head of Lincoln’s Industrials Group in Europe, Guillaume originates and executes mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for European corporate and private equity clients. He has over 25 years of experience… Read More about Guillaume Suizdak
Eric Malchow
As President and Global Head of Lincoln’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Eric has been instrumental in the growth of the firm since its founding. Throughout his 30-year investment banking career,… Read More about Eric Malchow
Ludovic Rodié
Ludovic provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services to middle market clients across Europe. He advises on buy- and sell-side M&A on behalf of private equity clients,… Read More about Ludovic Rodié
François Rispoli
François provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across Europe. He has nearly 25 years of M&A advisory experience and actively manages complex, cross-border buy- and sell-side transactions… Read More about François Rispoli
Sam Jackson
Sam provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the technology sector. He has significant buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, working on a number of transactions involving Fortune… Read More about Sam Jackson