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

UK Financial Conduct Authority Plans to Review Private Market Valuations
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced that it plans to review private market valuations. Richard Olson, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group, discussed the impact that… Read More

Real Deals | Adapting to the Dealmaking Drought
Originally posted by Real Deals on September 26, 2023. 2023 has seen slower deal activity across Europe and many are hopeful that the market will pick up in the near… Read More

RealDeals | Yield of Dreams
Originally posted by RealDeals on August 29, 2023. Private debt is growing quickly despite rising interest rates. Recent Preqin data indicated that $33.7 billion was raised in Europe in Q2… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Q2 2023
Consecutive quarterly sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity rose in Q2 2023 to 54 cybersecurity transactions, from 49 in Q1 2023. Q2 M&A volume of $2.4 billion was roughly… Read More
Recent Transactions
Meet our Senior Team

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