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Stuart Dall

Stuart practices in corporate and international tax, with a focus on matters involving capital management and funding, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investment, profit repatriation, and liaison with tax authorities. ​ He joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne in 2015 having previously practiced as a corporate tax partner at a Big 4 firm in Australia. He has witnessed […]

Ashley Davidson

Ashley is a Partner within Pitcher Partners Melbourne’s Private Business and Family Advisory (PBFA) practice and is a representative on the national PBFA liaison committee.  Ashley works with trading businesses across a range of industries including professional services, agribusiness, publishing and property. He is a strategic advisor and trusted sounding board who brings deep industry […]

Michael Sonego

Michael launched his career in industry and joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne after working in London for Baker Tilly. He became a Partner in 2013. Michael is the global chair of Corporate Finance for Baker Tilly International.   With extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, due diligence, and valuations, Michael is committed to providing strategic […]

James Beaumont

James specialises in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, covering mergers & acquisitions and financial due diligence. He is commercial, methodical and creative, with a talent for explaining complex issues clearly to clients. James treats every engagement as his last, striving to get the best outcome for his clients in all circumstances. ​ James has achieved […]

Craig Whatman

Craig heads up Pitcher Partners’ Transaction Taxes Team, which advises on all aspects of GST, stamp duty (nationally), land tax (nationally), Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property Tax, Victorian Windfall Gains Tax, the Victorian Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution and fuel tax credits. He is highly skilled in working with businesses in the property industry, and also […]

Ben Lethborg

Ben works predominantly with privately and family owned businesses, high net worth families and individuals and self-managed super funds. His work is centred around financial reporting, management reporting and financial management, business improvement, strategic planning, structuring and implementation of business and investment vehicles, estate, tax and trust planning, and business succession planning. Ben has worked […]

Small city opportunities growing as high-skilled professions boom

Young professionals in Australia have historically gravitated towards Melbourne or Sydney to realise their career goals. The 2016 census showed a shift in Australia’s workforce however – a shift that provides alternative opportunities for young professionals wanting a high-flying career without having to move to a big city.

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