Real Deals | Taking the Temperature on Debt

Aug 2021

Originally published by Real Deals on August 12, 2021. 

Aude Doyen and Xenia Sarri, Managing Directors in Lincoln’s Debt Advisory Group, discuss with Real Deals their perspective on the state of the current direct lending market in Europe.

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Summary

  • Aude Doyen and Xenia Sarri, Managing Directors in Lincoln's Debt Advisory Group, discuss with Real Deals the state of the current direct lending market and how banks vs. private debt funds have managed in the pandemic.

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Contributors

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

Aude Doyen

Managing Director

London

Meet Our Senior Team in Debt Advisory

Blonn Tim
As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Aude Doyen

Managing Director

London

Neil Maini
I seek to support my clients with insight and perspective as the evolving landscape in financing markets grows to become more complex with bespoke solutions that meet their strategic objectives.

Neil Maini

Managing Director

New York

Through a collaborative approach, I strive to be an extension of my clients' team, working hand-in-hand to achieve the best possible outcome based on the company’s long-term objectives.

Justin May

Managing Director

Chicago

Serge Palleau
Evolutions in the financing market require me to stay tuned in and continually refresh my understanding to repeatedly bring positive outcomes for clients.

Serge Palleau

Managing Director

Paris

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 be a strong advocate for my clients and offer a fresh and creative perspective to financing situations that exceed expectations and provide the flexibility needed to grow their businesses.

Christine Tiseo

Managing Director

Chicago

Gregory Borz
Through a hands-on approach and tireless work ethic, I strive to find the optimal capital structure for my clients in order to meet their strategic objectives.

Gregory Bortz

Director

Chicago

Jain Ambreeka
Working with a diverse range of clients across myriad industries provides me with the rewarding opportunity to meet complex, thought-provoking challenges with unique, lasting solutions.

Ambreeka Fox

Director

Chicago

Tyler Furste
I am driven by opportunities to understand my client’s strategic imperatives to help them achieve the best possible outcomes and establish long-lasting relationships built upon trust and execution.

Tyler Furste

Director

Chicago

I provide clients with thorough advice and work with them to achieve their capital-raising needs.

Olivia Guillaume

Director

Paris

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