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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8%
10-year global M&A transaction CAGR -
51%
M&A transactions with strategic acquirer outcomes
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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230+
global transactions in 2020 -
~8,800
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 20+ 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
Cross-Border Deals: The Right Prescription for Animal Health
As the humanization of pets continues and pet lifespans grow longer, investment opportunities in animal health abound. While most animal health companies will first look for growth within their own… Read More
Pandemic Solidifies Investor Interest in Safety Products Businesses
From face masks to upgraded air filtration systems, employers implemented processes and protocols to keep employees safe throughout COVID-19. While demand for safety products skyrocketed during the peak of the… Read More
Fleet, Field and Asset Management Software: Convergence Creates Investment Opportunities
Maintaining equipment, vehicles and other assets while also optimizing performance of employees and the work they do is a daunting task for any organization. To address this challenge, both large… Read More
Whitepaper: 2021 Outlook for Value-Based Care and the Self-Insured Employer Marketplace
Numerous efforts to transition the U.S. healthcare system to a value-based care construct have been attempted during the past couple decades, including top-down initiatives such as accountable care organizations, with… Read More
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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 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
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago