Max McLaughlin

Vice President

Chicago Debt Advisory | Growth Equity | Special Situations mmclaughlin@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 628-1438

I deliver turnkey and practical solutions spanning the capital structure that meet my client’s unique objectives.

Who We Are / Our People / Max McLaughlin

Max provides capital advisory services to private equity firms, entrepreneurs and public and private corporations in connection with a variety of transactions including acquisitions, growth financings and recapitalizations.

Drawing upon his deep experience and network of lenders, Max provides clients with bespoke strategies that best position their businesses and generate favorable outcomes for all stakeholders.

Max has spent his entire career at Lincoln, joining as an Analyst in 2018.

Max earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio State University.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Sunny River Management on the refinancing of Komline

Lincoln International advised Incline Equity Partners on refinancing Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center

Consumer | Healthcare

Lincoln International advised Astatine Investment Partners on its recapitalization of Big Truck Rental

Altamont Capital Partners Bishop Lifting Products, Inc 2023

Lincoln International advised Altamont Capital Partners on refinancing Bishop Lifting

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Savannah Food Company on its recapitalization by Lake Pacific Partners

Lincoln International advised Palladium Equity Partners on refinancing Del Real Foods

Lincoln International advised Master ConcessionAir on its refinancing

Vistria Apollo Supplemental Health Care 2021

Lincoln International advised Vistria and Apollo on raising financing to acquire Supplemental Health Care

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Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

I view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | Co-head of Europe

Chicago

My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director & Co-head of Industrials

Chicago

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

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

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

As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

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

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