Despite economic uncertainty and continued dislocations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a strong year for Lakewood Advisors, LLC as we broadened the range of industries we cover and the types of transactions we advise on.   While our core strengths remain our expertise and contacts in media and media technology companies and ourRead more about Lakewood Advisors – 2021 – Year in Review[…]

December 7, 2021 – Lakewood Advisors, LLC has relocated its Manhattan headquarters to expanded offices on the 33rd Floor of 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.  The new headquarters are in the original General Electric Building, designated a historic landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Built in the gothic style, theRead more about Lakewood Advisors Moves to Larger Mid-Town Manhattan Headquarters[…]

Former Astellas and Novartis Executive, Seigo Kashii joins NYC Financial Advisory Firm November 15, 2021- Lakewood Advisors, LLC, a boutique New York City based financial Advisory firm announced today that Seigo Kashii, a leader in the Japanese pharmaceutical industry has joined LWA as a Senior Advisor. In that role Mr. Kashii will advise American pharmaceuticalRead more about Lakewood Advisors Expands Japanese Team with Pharmaceutical Industry Leader[…]

Rapid increases in TV streaming activity has prompted Lakewood Advisors Operating Partner Bob Seidel to prepare a mid-year update of his normally annual presentation Broadcasting Trends in the USA. Widely read and quoted by industry leaders, Bob is a former CBS VP of  Engineering & Advanced Technology and President of SMPTE. He is currently Chairman ofRead more about Broadcasting Trends in the USA – September 2021[…]

August 24, 2021 – The Metropolitan Opera today announced that it had reached agreement with the Union representing its orchestra, paving the way for the Opera to reopen in September. Lakewood Advisors Managing Director Edward Grebow served as Financial Advisor to the Orchestra and Music Staff members during its reopening negotiations with Metropolitan Opera management.Read more about Lakewood Advisors Served as Financial Advisor to Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in its Reopening Negotiations[…]

Former CBS VP of  Engineering & Advanced Technology, Bob Seidel is known for his insightful views on broadcast industry trends and technology. His annual presentation Broadcasting Trends in the USA is widely read and quoted by industry leaders. Bob is the former President of SMPTE and currently Chairman of the Engineering & Technology Emmy® CommitteeRead more about Broadcasting Trends in the USA – 2021[…]