Michael Pay

Michael is one of the leading corporate finance advisers in the South East. A Chartered Accountant, Michael completed his first deal in 1989 and has gone on to work on more than 200 transactions over the past 30 years.

In 2024 Michael won the award for Dealmaker of the Year at The Insider Awards that celebrates the regions Corporate Finance Industry. On winning the award the Judges wrote “Michael’s recent activity only added to his reputation of being a majorly significant presence in the region”. As well as working on the usual gamut of advisory services, Michael leads Private Equity relations and the Management Advisory units in EMC

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michael.pay@emcltd.co.uk

Michael began his career at EMC on the advisory side where he was an interim finance director and non-executive director. During that time, he learnt the skill of dealmaking to maximise stakeholder value over the medium and long term.

Although most of Michael’s career has been spent advising owner managed and private equity backed businesses, he has also worked for and advised companies listed on AIM, the London Stock Market and Nasdaq – from start-ups through to £1,000m+ turnover businesses.

Client Testimonials

“EMC, led by Michael Pay, has been with us every step of the way. He shows his commercial skill at negotiating a complex cross-border transaction to get the best outcome for all parties and, in all honesty, we could not have done it without him.”
Duncan Lindsay, Founder of Networks Centre

“Bringing in an outside investor is a complex and emotive process. EMC’s team led by Michael Pay, were invaluable throughout the deal. The experience in cutting through complex matters and clarity of explanation as well as the level headed approach ensured that everyone kept their eye on the end goal. His knowledge, skill and professionalism shone through”.
Grant Cane, founder of Fabco Sanctuary

“We have worked with EMC for many years and so it was a natural step to ask them to assist us in finding the right partner for Kew’s future. They ran the whole process, applying their strong commercial knowledge and deal making capabilities to identify, negotiate and deliver a superb outcome for everyone. I am delighted that Kew will continue its independence and look forward to working with Marlowe and our new colleagues at Edmundson whilst continuing to support our loyal customers.
“On behalf of all at Kew, I would like to thank Michael and Mike [Gibbs] at EMC for their support and advice throughout this transaction.”
Geoff Kerly, founder and Managing Director of Kew