Lake Falconer

“It has always been a pleasure to work with Lake. He brings deep experience, integrity and energy to all that he does. During the buy-out of Skill Pill – Lake was able to foster trust between all parties with a view the getting a win-win. His pragmatic style allowed the deal to be steered to successful conclusion with the minimum of issues and delays.”

“I worked with Lake and his team on an MBO transition of my company in 2020/21, and can highly recommend it. As scientists, we weren't well versed in the plethora of options open to us. However, we needn't have worried as we were ably and patiently guided through not just the options and their various differences and advantages, but also the processes behind them. Once we reached our preferred decision, Lake and his team led us through the process efficiently and without fuss to a very satisfactory outcome in less than 6 months of commencing the process. It was also a very pleasurable experience dealing with a group of friendly professionals who recognise that not everyone understands the language of the financial world as fluently as those that are immersed in it. If you're thinking of future options for selling your company, I'd sincerely advise you to prioritise a meeting with Lake and his team.”

“I've known Lake for many years and have always found him to be professional and committed to quality in his work. A excellent person work with.”

“As a bewildered novice going into an MBO, Lake was a most trusted and reliable advisor throughout the experience. I have worked with Lake on a number of projects over the years since then and would not hesitate to do so again. Highly recommend him”

“Lake and his quality team at PEM Corporate Finance provide excellent advice in a pragmatic and commercial manner which really appeals to a broad spectrum of clients. This advice is underpinned with sound technical knowledge. I would not hesitiate to recommend Lake and the PEM team.”

“When selling a company Lake creates an atmosphere of calm in what can otherwise be a noisy and chaotic process. We first worked with him during the prep. to sell the company. Then throughout the sale process we used both his and PEM's services to fill in the blanks and put the overall process into context. As a result he made a significant contribution to acheiving the final, successful outcome.”

“Lake is a first rate CF professional. He is proactive, personable and very commercial. I would not hesitate to hire his services in the future.”

“Lake and I have worked on acquisition and disposal projects over many years .I have always found his advice invaluable and his approach calm, confident and objective.He is a consummate professional with a warm and relaxed personality.I look forward to continuing to work with him”

“Lake led the team at E&Y which achieved a very successful sale of one of my companies. Creativity linked to clearly defined process produced great results, and I would recommend his work most highly”

“I have conducted market research on behalf of Lake and his Corporate Finance team in the past and continue to do so. Having spoken with many of his former clients, I am able to recommend Lake both from a client and service provider perspective. HIs clients speak highly of him. He is seen as very knowledgeable, professional, a good strategic thinker and totally trustworthy. Lake is also very personable and his clients like him! As a client, I see that he seeks out new approaches from a business and marketing perspective and actively embraces change if it is to the benefit of his clients, PEM and his own team. I would describe Lake as a well rounded business person. He is always looking for new ways of improving the services he and his team offer. He generates good creative ideas and solutions but can always balance these with sound common sense and the practical aspects of what can actually be achieved. Finally, he is proactive and gets things done!”

“I have found Lake not only very professional to work with, but also generous with his advice and time and a patient and effective dealmaker.”

“Ernst and Young had a very successful Corporate Finance team in Cambridge a few years ago and I worked very closely with Lake on a number of transactions. I have always found him to be creative, thoughtful, realistic and a pleasure to work with.”

“Lake and PEM supported us closely and advised as wisely through a full valuation and exploratory research which resulted in a successful and fitting merger transaction. It was reassuring to have a safe and honest team to guide us in the right direction. We will remain in contact with Lake and his team for more of their services and expertise.”

“Lake has worked as our Corporate FInancial Adviser on our MBO and an acquistion and in both transactions delivered the deal and the necessary financing exactly as promised. His advice has been an essential element of our business planning from when we first worked together in 2005 and I would recommend Lake and his team to any business.”

“Lake provided excellent specific advice on the future structuring and financing of the business allied to the business plan. He led his team well and effectively communicated the challenges, risks and resources required to implement our business plan.”

“I have known Lake Falconer for the best part of a decade and have been consistently impressed with his integrity, his understanding of how companies operate and the positive feedback we receive from PEM Corporate clients on the quality of his service delivery – not to mention the value for money approach he brings to clients’ projects.”

“I worked with Lake at Ernst & Young and always found him to be honest, diligent and a real grafter. I would not hesitate to recommend Lake to anyone looking for a top man and a real professional.”

“Lake has advised and handled the restructuring and buyout in an extremely adept and skillful manner. I would thoroughly recommend him and his team for corporate finacial advice.”

“Lake has acted as Finance Manager for Cambridge Matrix since its incorporation to the present day. Having worked with a number of FDs and CFOs at this and other companies, I've no hesitation at all in making my recommendation. Lake has demonstrated excellence at all stages of growth, from inception through to R&D to shipping product. Responsive to actual business needs, I have always been able to count on Lake in the provision of appropriate advice, services and solutions. As an all-rounder, Lake is reliably able to source optimal contractors when needed in time and at good rates. Having turned to him numerous times without disappointment since 2004, I now have the benefit of peace of mind, that over any Corporate Finance issue our company faces, he represents a kind of "one-stop shop." I should add, I note this as I have found it unusual, that despite being technically talented, Lake is personable, on a one to one level, I've not seen him stumble with any audience. I would therefore never hesitate to introduce him to even the most sensitive client or investor. There are few recommendations I make that go as far as saying I feel or have felt privileged to have had access to anyone's services. But it would only be fair to mention it, as in this case, it is true. Lake is discrete, has integrity, and is loyal and trustworthy as well as skilled. A rare find.”

“Lake can structure a transaction with pragmatism engaging clients, funders and other professionals throughout the process. He has the ability to make the deal work for all.”

“Lake has an instinct for good deal making - not just any deal but one that really works for the client. Working alongside him was always a fun, challenging and rewarding experience. With creativity and an in-depth understanding of business and funding options he was always practical and focused on achieving the right outcome - and from all reports, still is!”

“Lake is a highly committed guy, who I have known for many years and always been impressed with, having worked with him on a joint project; from a professional standpoint I have worked with him on the "other side of the fence", where I have provided funding to management teams advised by Lake. Lake brings a strong degree of commerciality and realism to transactions, and a deep insight into factors that motivate the teams he has been advising. Most importantly, he drives through to make sure things get done, and done in a sensible timeline, and tenaciously achieves the desired outcomes for the parties he advises. What is 'Good Service" in Corporate Finance / Accountancy? Always hard to define; Lake achieves the results, and makes the process enjoyable at the same time, which is pretty good Service in my book !”