Dominik Spanier
Managing Director
Frankfurt Capital Advisory | Debt Advisory dspanier@lincolninternational.com +49 69 97105-428Focused, honest and sound advice to solve complex problems is crucial to becoming a trusted adviser for our clients.
Dominik is responsible for Lincoln International’s cross-border debt advisory activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He helps clients in the mid-market find new funding sources, such as private debt, as the market shifts away from traditional bank lending.
Dominik has more than 20 years of experience in corporate and structured finance and debt advisory. He has advised large corporates, mid-cap and privately held companies, as well as private equity houses, in acquisition and sell-side financings, refinancings and restructuring situations. Dominik’s debt advisory experience spans multiple sectors within a variety of business models, requiring him to quickly understand his clients’ needs and provide out-of-the-box thinking. He has extensive experience working with companies in business services, technology, media and telecom.
Prior to joining Lincoln International, Dominik was a director at Rothschild, where he helped build its debt advisory practice in Germany. Previously, he worked for Bank of Scotland and KPMG Corporate Finance.
Dominik earned a Master of Business Administration from Goethe University Frankfurt. He is a certified merchant banker.
Perspectives featuring Dominik Spanier
News & Media featuring Dominik Spanier
FINANCE Magazin | Best Debt Advisors of 2026
Lincoln International’s Dominik Spanier was recognized as one of the best debt advisors in DACH for midcap transactions in 2026.
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.
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 about IPEM | Event: Cannes 2023
Private Debt Investor | Podcast: The Window of Opportunity for Private Credit
Originally posted by Private Debt Investor on January 5, 2023. Dominik Spanier, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Capital Advisory Group, reveals several private credit trends. Listen to the podcast.