Partner Profiles
Tax Partner and Head of the Property Team
Derek is responsible for the extensive range of Employment Taxes and Incentives services offered by his team. As well as being a member of the Chartered Institute of Tax and former Chairman of the Mid Anglia Branch of the CIOT, Derek has particular experience of acting for PEM property clients involved in construction, development and investment activities.
Email: dcarr@pem.co.uk
Managing Partner and Member of the Bloodstock Team
Paul is responsible for implementing and monitoring the business strategy and the day to day operations of the firm. Heading up finance, HR, Marketing and IT too, Paul also acts for a range of clients but specialises in Cambridge Colleges where PEM acts for 19 out of the 31, and is a member of their Advisory Panel.
Email: pchapman@pem.co.uk
Partner of PEM Corporate Finance LLP and member of the Technology Team
Lake has 20 years of senior level experience in venture capital (with 3i), and as a corporate finance adviser (primarily with Ernst & Young). Lake has led transactions and managed investment portfolios in a variety of industries including technology and life sciences. As head of PEM Corporate Finance Lake leads his team on transactions including management buy outs, corporate disposals and acquisitions, succession and strategic planning. The team are focussed on working with unquoted, predominantly owner managed businesses on transactions up to £25M in value.
Email: lake@pemcf.com
Audit Partner and member of the Charities Team
Roger co-ordinates the delivery of wide range of assurance and advisory services to his business and not for profit clients. His particular specialist areas include education and grant giving charities in the not for profit sector and property, construction and land owning businesses in the owner managed business sector. Roger also acts as an expert witness in connection with a variety of commercial and individual disputes.
Email: rguthrie@pem.co.uk
Audit Partner, Head of the Corporates Team and member of the Charities Team
Laragh joined PEM in February 2010. Previously she was audit partner in a top five accountancy firm based in Cambridge. Laragh brings with her significant experience of working with AIM listed companies and owner managed businesses operating across a range of sectors. As well as working with corporate entities, she has also worked with a number of not for profit organisations in the education, housing and care sectors. In addition to audit Laragh has been involved in advisory and reporting assignments including the review of business plans and working capital reports for fund raising purposes.
Email: ljeanroy@pem.co.uk
Chairman, Recovery Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Shay heads the firm’s Recovery team and is able to act in all aspects of personal & corporate recovery and insolvency. Together, Shay and his team bring considerable experience, expertise and practicable advice to the often difficult situations faced by financially stressed directors, individuals and creditors. Shay is also Eastern Regional Chairman of the Association of Business Recovery Professional (R3).
Email: slettice@pem.co.uk
Tax Partner and Head of the Private Clients Team
Sanchia brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the Private Client Tax Team and manages a wide range of clients including higher net worth individuals and their business interests. Specialising in personal income tax, capital tax gains, inheritance tax planning and trusts and estates, Sanchia also handles business tax and investigation work.
Email: snorris@pem.co.uk
Audit Partner, Head of Owner Managed Businesses and the Agriculture team
Stephen is a Client Relationship Partner and has 21 years experience with PEM. He is a member of the firm's Management Committee and is head of audit and accounts.
Stephen has a wide ranging portfolio, including many owner managed businesses, medical and farming clients.
Stephen develops a close relationship with many of his family owned businesses helping them with succession issues.
He is know for his use of plain English and straight talking.
Email: speak@pem.co.uk
Audit Partner and member of the Technology Team
Warren specialises in corporate assignments with a wide portfolio of clients including many owner managed businesses, SME’s and technology companies. As a key member of the Technology and Owner Manager Business Teams Warren advises companies from start up and early stage growth through to established businesses dealing with complex financing reporting and commercial issues.
Email: wtilbury@pem.co.uk
Business Tax Partner and Head of the Technology Team
Previously Head of Tax for easyJet plc, Chris offers a wealth of experience in running tax functions for large corporate entities, including involvement in areas such as tax risk management, the implementation of substantial tax planning arrangements and R&D Tax Credits. Bringing a breadth of direct and indirect tax experience with an insight to the commercial realities of tax management in today’s corporate arena Chris has a particular interest in the technology sector. Chris also has responsibility for the firm’s membership of Kreston International which brings international reach to all PEM clients.
Email: cwalklett@pem.co.uk
Audit Partner and member of the Property Team
Roger’s portfolio of clients include owner-managed businesses, research institutes and larger charities. He advises on strategic planning and management for growing businesses and has considerable experience of helping clients achieve their exit routes through trade sale and Management buy out for example.
Email: rwebster@pem.co.uk
Audit Partner and Head of the Professional Firms Team
Kelly specialises in advising professional firm clients on matters such as business structures, retirement and succession planning, as well as practice management issues. As a key member of the Professional Firms Business Development Team Kelly has detailed knowledge and experience of the operation of legal practices and the current challenges facing the profession; and also fully understands the diverse needs of other professional firms including chartered surveyors, architects, estate agents and insurance brokers. Kelly also works closely with the Technology Business Development Team to offer a highly experienced service to technology and research companies and institutions requiring assistance with grant funding claims. This includes advising on systems and methodologies for recording costs as well as the auditing of claim forms. Kelly’s client base also includes a number of owner managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations and Cambridge Colleges. As head of the firm’s Technical Committee, Kelly is responsible for compliance, training and assurance matters.
Email: kwhitehouse@pem.co.uk
