Contributors
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach and provide industry and financial expertise to deliver external perspective and outstanding results.
Luke Webb
Managing Director & Co-Head of Business Services, U.S.
Chicago
Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2025
In 2025, the packaging industry entered a new era, shifting the responsibility for sustainable and ethical choices from brands and consumers (e.g., choice of packaging for products, collection of waste,… Read More
Spotlight on Government Services
Lincoln International’s observations of the government services market highlight the increasing opportunities and risks for government contractors under the new White House regulatory shifts and DOGE actions. The White House’s… Read More
Nordic Private Debt: Key Takeaways from Lincoln’s Breakfast
In October 2025, Lincoln International and Snellman Attorneys co-hosted the Annual Nordic Private Debt Breakfast, which gathered industry leaders, clients and colleagues for a morning of in-depth discussions and valuable… Read More
Spotlight on Government Services (Draft)
Lincoln International’s observations of the government services market highlight the increasing opportunities and risks for government contractors under the new White House regulatory shifts and DOGE actions. The White House’s… Read More
WSJ | Deal Rebound This Year Suggests Buyouts Are Making a Comeback
Originally published by WSJ Pro on October 12, 2025 In Q3 2025, a rebound in deal activity marked private equity’s richest stretch of activity since 2021 and suggested buyouts are… Read More
Alexander Van den Bossche
Alexander provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services across several sectors to a broad range of clients, including private equity firms, family offices, corporations and entrepreneurs. Alexander has an extensive… Read More
NACD | The 2025 M&A Landscape: Recalibrating Expectations
Originally published by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) on September 30, 2025 Despite strong tailwinds heading into 2025, including high levels of dry powder in private equity and… Read More
Financial News London | Lincoln International CEO Still Open to M&A as It Digests Biggest Acquisition Yet
Originally published by Financial News on September 29, 2024. Following Lincoln International’s announcement of the strategic acquisition of premier advisory firm MarshBerry, Financial News London highlighted Lincoln’s continued openness to… Read More
Five Key Takeaways from Kind+Jugend 2025
Lincoln International recently attended Kind+Jugend 2025 in Cologne, a leading trade event showcasing the latest product and innovation trends in the kids, toys and juvenile space. During the two-day event,… Read More
The Loadstar | Life after de minimis for logistics M&A amid e-commerce paradigm shift
Originally published by The Loadstar on September 22, 2025 Dirk Engelmann & Gaurang Shastri, Managing Directors, were recently published in The Loadstar, where they analyzed how the U.S.’s elimination of… Read More
Sustained Growth in PPE and OHS
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic receded in 2021, so did the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). A global surge in demand for masks, gloves and shoe covers… Read More
PE Hub | German Advanced Manufacturing Shows Promise, says Lincoln International
Originally posted by PE Hub on September 18, 2025. As the private market prepares for Q4, Managing Director and Co-Head of European Industrials Guillaume Suizdak spoke with PE Hub about… Read More
Over-the-Counter Drug Trends and M&A in 2025
Navigating Growth in Over-the-Counter (OTC) Remedies and Acute Self-Care The consumer health market sits at the intersection of healthcare and consumer goods, encompassing a wide range of non-prescription products that… Read More
Lincoln International adds Sébastien Caillé as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, has expanded its Business Services Group with the appointment of Sébastien Caillé as a Managing Director in Paris. Sébastien will provide mergers… Read More
Q3 2025 Consumer Subscription Software Market Report
Sébastien Caillé
Sébastien provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services as a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Business Services Group. He leverages more than 25 years of experience to serve a client base… Read More
Jordan Gilbert
Jordan provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to an array of private equity and private equity-backed companies, owner-managed businesses and listed corporates. As a senior member of the Business… Read More
Women’s Wear Daily | Will Beauty M&A Continue to Gain Momentum?
Originally posted by Women’s Wear Daily on September 2, 2025. Beauty industry leaders are optimistic about mergers and acquisitions through the end of 2025 and beyond. Director Ashleigh Barker recently… Read More
Yahoo Finance | Summer M&A Hits Highest Point Since 2021
Originally posted by Yahoo Finance on August 29, 2025. This summer, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged to its highest level since 2021. Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, recently… Read More
Lincoln International Adds Christin Zindrick as Managing Director, Expanding Application Software and Financial Technology Coverage
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Christin Zindrick as Managing Director in its Technology Group. Based in the firm’s Chicago office,… Read More
Christin Zindrick
Christin provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, founders and large corporations across the technology sector. She leverages nearly two decades of experience to help hardworking… Read More
Jeffrey Quinlan
Jeffrey provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and companies, both privately held and public. He is a trusted advisor to clients across the industrial and… Read More
The Deal | Bite-Sized Solutions: DSOs Shift Gears Amid Exit Challenges
Originally published by The Deal on July 28, 2025 The U.S. dental sector remains an attractive target for investment, supported by stable, recurring patient volumes and strong secular tailwinds. However,… Read More
ARCHIVE – Real Deals | Lack of DD Providers Slows Deal Processes
Originally published by Private Equity News on March 17, 2021. Phil McCreanor, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, UK & Nordics, discusses with Private Equity News his perspective on… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2025
The packaging industry continues to face persistent cost challenges into 2025. While the rate of inflation has slowed from the post-COVID highs experienced in 2021-2023, it remains the central driver… Read More