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

Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q1 2023
As it has for more than 10 years (COVID-19 aside), April once again was home to the education mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market’s largest annual gathering of executives, investors and… Read More

Cybersecurity Report: Q1 2023
Consecutive quarterly sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity rose slightly in Q1 2023 to 44 reported cybersecurity transactions, from 41 in Q4 2022. However, year-over-year Q1 declined from 68… Read More

Real Deals | Healthcare M&A Resilience
What trends have you seen in the last quarter in relation to valuations in the healthcare space? Matthew Lee: It’s early days to get an accurate read on valuations as… Read More

Mergermarket | Dealspeak EMEA – Slice of Pie: New Entrants Gobble Up GP Stakes in Europe
Originally posted by Mergermarket on April 24, 2023. Historically, North American investors were the main players that acquire stakes in private equity (PE), credit and infrastructure general partners (GPs) in… Read More
Meet Our Senior Team with Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise

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