Michael Damelin

About

Experience

Michael began his career at Ernst & Young South Africa in Assurance, where he played a pivotal role in leading the Valuations team for two listed Real Estate Investment Trusts. After moving to London, Michael transitioned to a WealthTech startup, where he served as Head of Finance and Partnerships, driving the company’s go-to-market and pricing strategies.

Having joined Lerner Associates as an Associate in 2022, Michael has both led on, and contributed significantly to, M&A mandates in residential leasing, commercial brokerage, retail, data solutions, and workplace management solutions, across the US, UK, Mainland Europe, and Asia.

Michael currently serves as Senior Associate at the firm where alongside his own projects he supports other projects and the team with his financial background and acumen.

Qualifications

Michael has a Bachelors of Accounting Science (Postgraduate in Accounting, Audit, Taxation and Finance). He also has a CFA Level 1 and is eligible to register as a Chartered Accountant.

Personal

Michael moved to London from Johannesburg, South Africa in January 2020 – just before Covid. He comes from a very close family and frequently returns for visits and to spend time with the family, often for months at a time.

Michael enjoys playing squash, cricket, and rugby. He is also actively involved in community activities.