Lincoln International expands into Middle East with new office in Dubai

Lincoln International, a global investment banking and corporate finance advisory firm, has opened a new office in Dubai, its first in the Middle East and 30th worldwide.

Headquartered in the US, Lincoln International is an investment bank and M&A advisory firm serving corporations, private equity firms, and private business owners around the world. The company has around 1,000 people working from offices in 16 countries.

With its new Dubai hub, Lincoln International’s global network now connects every major region – from the Americas to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.

“Our new office in the UAE underscores the firm’s commitment to providing services to the Middle East’s growing financial and business ecosystem,” the firm stated in a release. “The region is a recognized hub for capital flows, and Lincoln International’s presence there aligns with several clients also establishing offices in the market.”

Initial focus on valuations

In the region, the focus will initially be on valuation services, led by Srividya Gopal, who joins from Kroll. Appointed a Managing Director in the Valuations & Opinions practice, she brings three decades of experience in valuations, transactions and management consulting to the role.

“Srividya is a seasoned valuations advisor who has been instrumental in shaping valuation frameworks,” commented Patricia Luscombe, Managing Director and Global Co-head of Valuations & Opinions. “We are thrilled to welcome her to Lincoln International.”

“Our Valuations & Opinions practice is a truly global team providing an array of services, including portfolio valuations and fairness and transaction opinions,” added Ron Kahn, Managing Director and Global Co-head of Valuations & Opinions. “Srividya’s exceptional track record in the field will be an instant value-added to the firm and our clients.”

Commenting on her role, Gopal said: “The Middle East is a global financial center and a critical source of capital with compelling investment opportunities. I am looking forward to supporting clients and their stakeholders in the Middle East with reliable valuation analysis and opinions that facilitate their strategic priorities including governance, growth and independence.”

Lincoln International formally inaugurated its new office on October 7 at an event with clients and partners at the Palace Downtown Hotel.