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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#1
mid-market sell-side advisor to private equity for the last 5 years -
>45%+
M&A transactions cross-border
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
- 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.
Mergers
We leverage our global relationships to bring complementary organizations together for strategic gain.
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200+
global transactions in 2018 -
5,000+
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 company 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 21 offices in 16 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.
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.
Insights & Publications
Distribution Quarterly Review Q3 2019
While current M&A activity remains high relative to historical levels, a confluence of factors impacting the distribution sector has led to a slight decline in transaction volume year-over-year.
Auto Parts E-commerce Continuing to Hit on all Cylinders
Merger and acquisition activity within the auto aftermarket continues to showcase robust growth driven by strong industry fundamentals. The U.S. light vehicles in operation and miles driven continue to increase across an […]
The Stork Delivers: Opportunities Abound in Fertility Market
It is becoming increasingly common for couples to marry and have children later in life. In the U.K., the median age of mothers having their first child in 1999 was 26; today […]
Tying the Knot: Auto Suppliers Should Follow the OEMs’ Example and Partner up to meet Industry Demands
The auto industry continues to undergo radical transformation as the impact of electrification, autonomous driving and ride sharing gains pace. To address these new technologies, players in the auto industry—both at the […]
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Meet Our Senior Team With Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise
I focus on creating value and establishing long-term relationships with my clients.
Björn Åkerlund
Managing Director
Stockholm
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
