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
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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 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 | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
Frankfurt
I enjoy working closely with clients to overcome challenging situations and to develop strategies to meet their business goals.
Dirk-Oliver Löffler
Managing Director | Management Board Member
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
The ability to position clients so they can realize value and achieve their goals is what inspires me.
Phillip McCreanor
Managing Director | Co-head of Europe
London
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
MilanMeet our Senior Team in Europe

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 | Management Board Member
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