Investment Banking Advisory for Publicly Held Companies
We combine independence, strategic advice and thoughtful execution to clients fulfilling their business and growth objectives.
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355+
transactions worldwide in 2022 -
10%
transactions with public company acquirers in 2022 -
850+
global professionals aligned for your success
Connected to Your Goals
Corporate clients benefit from independent, engaged, senior-level support and a team of investment bankers who have deep experience in their industry and understand the criticality of their goals. Whether accelerating or managing growth through acquisition or divestiture, privatizing or exploring joint ventures and partnerships, our team has the expertise and relationships to drive the results you want to achieve.
Services for Corporate & Publicly Held Clients
Our globally integrated team of professionals provide investment banking and strategic services to both public and privately-held organizations. We are objective in our approach and leverage our expertise, experience and relationships to support clients with:
- Divestitures of non-core operations
- Acquisitions
- Going private transactions
- Transaction related fairness opinions
- Joint ventures and partnering arrangements
We provide not only superb execution but also the perspective needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected, globalized economy. The work we do with other global corporations, private equity firms and private business owners fosters a keen understanding of each and enables us to identify and help clients capitalize on opportunities wherever, and whenever, they occur.
Partnered for Success
Our clients’ success – now and for the future – is what inspires all of us, every day. It’s why we stay on top of trends, evaluate opportunities, and balance near-term and long-term considerations. It’s why we are always open to new ideas and innovative thinking. Relentlessly focused on delivering results today, we never lose sight of what matters most: our clients’ tomorrow.
Perspectives & Publications

Facilities Services Market Update Q4 2022
Overall, we remain optimistic that the facilities services M&A market will remain strong in 2023 for both financial and strategic buyers.

Packaging Quarterly Review Q4 2022
Despite lingering uncertainty in markets, we are not seeing, nor do we expect a complete halt in M&A activity.

Webinar | Q4 European Private Market Insights
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln’s Webinar: Q4 European Private Market Insights. All request submissions will be evaluated and a member of our team will contact qualified requestors with… Read More

The Wall Street Journal | Investors Stuck in Private Valuation Limbo as Recession Looms
Originally posted by The Wall Street Journal on January 30th, 2023. Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, offers a perspective on private company performance in Europe.… Read More
Recent Transactions
Meet our Senior Team

I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.
Björn Åkerlund
Managing Director
Stockholm
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