Jim O'Malley

Jim O’Malley

Vice President
Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Business Services +1 (312) 506-1992
I create value for clients by effectively conveying their unique business propositions and strategic angles to potential investors.
Who We Are / Our People / Jim O’Malley

Jim specializes in providing sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions advisory (M&A) services to a diverse clientele, including private equity firms, business owners and both public and private companies within the business services industry.

Through his previous experience at Deloitte and in Lincoln’s Valuation & Opinions Group, Jim possesses deep technical expertise in accounting and finance. With this background, he leverages these skills to provide clients with a distinct perspective rooted in data and analytics.

Jim earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised AE Industrial Partners on the sale of Altus Fire and Life Safety to Apax Partners

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Align Capital Partners on the sale of SEAM Group to ABB

Business Services | Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure

HGGC has sold Marmick Fire & Safety to KKR

Business Services

Lincoln International advised HCI Equity Partners on the sale of Tech24 to Vestar Capital Partners

Business Services
Transom Capital Group SemiTorr Group FloWorks International Clearlake Capital Group 2021

Lincoln International advised Transom Capital Group on the sale of SemiTorr Group to FloWorks, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

Business Services | Industrials
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Meet our Senior Team in Business Services

Friedrich Bieselt
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 & Head of Business Services, Europe

Frankfurt

Bolander Fredrik
Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

As a former entrepreneur, I have a keen sense of shareholders’ and managers’ stakes in M&A processes, which I use to build mutual trust, challenge ideas and be a partner committed to results.

Arnaud Dudognon

Managing Director

Paris

Dirk Engelmann
I am enticed by the dynamics of M&A deals in combination with learning and understanding companies' business models and striving to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Dirk Engelmann

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon
Providing my clients with transparency helps build credible and long-lasting relationships.

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon

Managing Director

Madrid

Lewis Gray
I provide hands-on, practical and sound advice to clients that is grounded in objectivity and honesty.

Lewis Gray

Managing Director

London

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

Ryan Hoffman
Our clients provide solutions that help safeguard our nation’s security. My passion is to help clients maximize the shareholder value that they have built supporting the country’s interests.

Ryan Hoffman

Managing Director

The transactions we work on are often trajectory-altering, with high stakes and pressure to get it right. We know our work, however challenging in the moment, is going to be impactful.

Mike Iannelli

Managing Director & Co-head of Business Services

Chicago

Alex Johnston
Strong and enduring client relationships are built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency, and immutable integrity.

Alex Johnston

Managing Director

Chicago

Jason Kaufman
Our clients work tirelessly to build thriving businesses that protect our national interests and ensure public safety, and I enjoy helping them unlock value and realize potential.

Jason Kaufman

Managing Director

I have a genuine interest in identifying and optimally articulating the unique features of my clients' businesses, and use a pragmatic and high-energy approach to complete the deal and maximize results.

Martijn Koops

Managing Director

Amsterdam

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