Global Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking Advisory Firm
As a top global M&A advisory firm, we combine strategic expertise and superb execution to yield success for our clients.
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38%
cross-border M&A transactions -
51%
M&A transactions with strategic acquirers
Market-Leading Strategic Insight from Globally Integrated Industry Groups
We are part of the fabric of the industries we serve. As a global M&A investment banking advisory firm, our services are delivered by a team of experienced senior bankers who have spent their careers developing deep professional relationships and building in-depth knowledge of the companies, trends and insights relevant to our core areas of industry focus:
- Business Services
- Consumer
- Energy, Power & Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Technology, Media & Telecom
Areas of Focus
Sell-Side Advisory
We partner with organizations to secure maximum value from their investments.
Buy-Side Advisory
We support clients in identifying investments that drive growth and are synergistic with their strategies.
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355+
global transactions in 2022 -
~15,000
portfolio company valuations annually
Partnering with Lincoln
For executives and owners of businesses, including financial sponsors, venture capitalists, privately held companies and publicly traded companies, an M&A investment banking advisor can enhance the position and probability of a close through a focused and highly competitive process among strategic and financial investors.
As one tightly integrated team across 20+ offices in 15 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success, to connect organizations to insights and opportunities wherever they occur. With extensive industry knowledge, up-to-the-minute market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive relationships with clients that endure for years.
To explore alternative solutions to M&A for achieving your strategic objectives visit: Joint Ventures & Partnering at Lincoln International.
As M&A projects become more international in scope, global reach and local knowledge have become indispensable elements of the M&A service offering. With our integrated global platform and unique “one team” approach, we are ideally positioned to advise on transactions involving buyers and targets across the world.
Perspectives & Publications

Best Practices for Preparing a Corporate Carve Out
While macroeconomic challenges and rising interest rates correlate to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions, corporate carve out transactions often see significant upticks during times of economic uncertainty as businesses… Read More

Transport Topics | Mergers and Acquisitions Market Begins to Accelerate
Originally posted by Transport Topics on November 13, 2023. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is anticipated to rise, given the stabilization of economic challenges and the adaptation of industry players… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Q3 2023
Q3 2023 cybersecurity M&A and investment deal volumes increased from the previous quarter for the first time in 2023, while cyber public share price performance improved as valuations and profit… Read More

Recycled Plastics Market Draws Investor Attention
Not a day goes by without the announcement of a new regulatory, industrial, or commercial initiative relating to the European circular economy, making it a major topic for corporates and… Read More
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Meet Our Senior Team with Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise

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 am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.
William Bowmer
Managing Director
San Francisco