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There are many reasons why you might be interested in an acquisition. Perhaps you want to scale quickly and combining with a competitor might be the approach?

Michael Liprino

As a chartered accountant with over 12 years of professional practice experience, Michael provides his clients with extensive expertise across a full range of business advisory services. Throughout his career, Michael has overseen the assurance engagements for a number of iron ore, gold, nickel and copper mining operations across Australia. Michael is also a trusted […]

Ben Macpherson

As a chartered accountant with over 10 years of experience in public practice, Ben is a well-rounded professional with diverse industry experience with particular expertise advising on taxation issues affecting corporate and multinational clients with an emphasis on the resources industry. With an impressive breadth of international experience under his belt, Ben has advised outbound […]

Shaun Mahony

Shaun specialises in audit and other assurance services for large public and private companies including buy-side and sell-side due diligence, deal advice and a range of business advisory roles including ASX listing for public companies and large turnover private businesses. He works with businesses with turnover between $5 to $100 million providing his clients with […]

Kirsty Porteous

Kirsty is a highly experienced accountant and strategic business planner who has worked with Boards, senior management, business owners and leaders across a range of industries for almost 30 years. Understanding that the accounting business today is no longer merely about number crunching, Kirsty provides a holistic service that builds success and profitability based on […]

Travis Lapthorne

Travis is an expert in audit and assurance across a range of industries, including funds management, financial services, manufacturing, property, food services and distribution, and wholesale distribution. With a natural curiosity and genuine interest in understanding what drives the business owners he works with every day, Travis’s technical expertise and ability to build strong relationships […]

Scott Edden

Scott is a proven leader and a trusted advisor. His breadth of experience spans taxation advice and assistance, financial analysis, business valuation advice, management reporting, budgeting and cashflow management. Scott has a special interest in helping business leaders identify real opportunities by understanding their unique story, appreciating their vision, challenging their thinking and building a […]

Peter Lawrence

Peter enjoys working closely with clients to get the best outcomes and results for their businesses. He has extensive knowledge of cashflow management, management reporting, Capital Gains Tax and Small Business Capital Gains Concessions. His experience spans a number of industries including property, construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, retail, hospitality and the medical profession. Peter has developed […]

Michael Minter

Michael is the Managing Partner of Pitcher Partners Newcastle and Hunter. He brings a deep knowledge of taxation issues, effective structuring, superannuation, and business improvement knowledge to his clients. With a relatable approach, Michael enjoys working alongside people to help them achieve their business and financial goals. He appreciates that every business is different and […]

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