European Deal Making in 2020: Insights on Selling, Buying and Opportunities for Investors - Lincoln International LLC

European Deal Making in 2020: Insights on Selling, Buying and Opportunities for Investors

Oct 2020

Businesses across Europe are facing challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic every day. Despite the challenges, there have been several bright spots—presenting opportunities for private equity and corporate investors.

Lincoln International bankers across Europe— many of whom advised on deals during COVID-19—share their perspectives on the M&A landscape and debt financing throughout the first half of the year as well as forward-looking insights for investors.

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Summary

Lincoln International professionals across Europe provide perspectives on the state of the M&A and financing markets across industries and geographies.
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Contributors

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 deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I build trust with clients by putting their interests first at all times.

Aude Doyen

Managing Director

London

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.

Dr. Michael Drill

Managing Director | Head of Germany

Frankfurt

Creating an atmosphere and sharing sector knowledge and expertise while providing access to international, strategic players for my clients is my day-to-day objective.

Géraud Estrangin

Managing Director

Paris

I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

Utilizing our global and integrated reach, I proactively provide clients with international expansion opportunities.

Jean-René Hartpence

Senior Advisor

Paris

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

I am dedicated to my clients' needs and provide honest and impartial advice, while anticipating potential issues and offering alternatives to get the deal done.

Filippo Lardera

Managing Director

Milan

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director | CEO France

Paris

I enjoy working closely with clients to overcome challenging situations and to develop strategies to meet their business goals.

Dirk-Oliver Löffler

Managing Director | European Co-head Healthcare

Frankfurt

I take an active role in every stage of the transaction process in order to achieve the goals of my clients.

Iván Marina

Managing Director | CEO Spain

Madrid

I take a long-term approach to building relationships and understanding clients' businesses in order to provide timely and relevant advice.

Alex Masters

Managing Director

London

I am inspired by observing the success of private equity investment strategies across multiple industries and contributing to that success by providing the right advice at the right time.

Florus Plantenga

Managing Director

London

I strive to be a trusted advisor to my clients, adding value throughout their journey, and helping them to reach successful outcomes.

François Rispoli

Managing Director

Paris

I partner with entrepreneurs and managers with a hands-on and transparent approach at each key step of the process to help them achieve their strategic goals.

Ludovic Rodié

Managing Director

Paris

I am passionate about this job and the beauty of succeeding in my country in supporting our clients to reach their goals.

Saverio Rondelli

Managing Director | CEO Italy

Milan

Focused, honest and sound advice to solve complex problems is crucial to becoming a trusted adviser for our clients.

Dominik Spanier

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I strive to deliver value-added advice, leveraging deep industry knowledge and extensive industry relationships.

Guillaume Suizdak

Managing Director

Paris

I enjoy the variety in the work I do. No two businesses are the same, no two clients are the same and no two processes are the same.

Julian Tunnicliffe

Managing Director

London

We like to see our assignments with clients as true partnerships based on trust and alignment. Clients enjoy our transparent, no-nonsense approach and this leads to long lasting relationships.

Eric Wijs

Managing Director | Co-head of Europe

Amsterdam

I find it extremely rewarding to work with accomplished business leaders and investors to help them achieve their unique set of objectives.

Johanna Lannvik

Vice President

London

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I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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

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

Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

I enjoy the opportunity to interact with interesting and diverse clients and work tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Matthew Buck

Managing Director

London

By linking my experience in debt advisory and mergers and acquisitions, I look forward to delivering flexible and innovative financing solutions to make an impact that matters with long-term target clients, as Lincoln does best.

Daniele Candiani

Managing Director

Milan

I provide efficient and effective advice to management teams and investors by focusing on their interests and deal objectives in order to create the most value throughout a transaction.

Max Cornu-Thenard

Managing Director

London

I cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by providing them with select opportunities that match their objectives, optimizing time and the chances of project success.

Cyril d’Assigny

Managing Director

Paris

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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