Callum Leslie

Assistant Corporate Finance Manager // Derby

I joined PKF Smith Cooper in October 2023 and am based in the Derby office. I work alongside our Partners and Directors to deliver successful transactions.

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What can I do for your organisation?

I work in our Corporate Finance team where we specialise in advising on acquisitionsdisposals, management buyouts, fundraising and a range of other advisory services, acting on behalf of business owners, management teams and private equity.

Experience counts

Prior to joining PKF Smith Cooper I worked in the audit department of a top 10 firm for 5 years, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2022. As a result, I have extensive experience working closely with owner managed and private equity backed business across a range of sectors in the Midlands.

Deeper knowledge

I have worked with clients across a wide range of sectors but have completed many assignments on clients in the automotive, manufacturing and education sectors.

Personally speaking

Outside of work I enjoy playing and watching football – although being a supporter of Glasgow Rangers I am not sure how much fun that really is! I may also be found taking the dog out for long walks at the weekend.

About PKF Smith Cooper

  • PKF is one of the largest corporate finance houses in the UK and Ireland, with a total deal value of £5.9bn and an average deal size of £34m.
  • PKF has global reach with over 440 offices across 150 countries, providing access to a depth of international knowledge and global purchasers.
  • We focus on deals between £5m and £50m but our experience spans £1m to £250m.
  • We specialise in supporting entrepreneurs, founders and owner managers to secure successful deals that further their personal goals and business objectives.
  • PKF consistently ranks among the most active mid‑market corporate finance advisors in the Midlands and UK&I.
  • We are award-winning, including Insider Media’s ‘SME Advisory Team of the Year’ at the Midlands Dealmaker Awards 2022.
  • Our division combines specialist market knowledge with extensive deal-making experience to deliver partner-led advisory services across the full deal lifecycle.