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Elisha Herbert

Elisha brings 18 years of experience as a tax advisor, including 13 years with Pitcher Partners’ Tax Advisory Group. She specialises in GST, advising on a range of compliance matters, business and asset sales and acquisitions, private ruling applications and objections, and reviews of accounting systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Elisha also advises […]

Makiko Okamoto

Makiko joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne in 2025, playing a pivotal role as Japan Desk Lead in the Corporate Finance team. Makiko focuses in facilitating Japanese investment into Australia. With over 25 years of experience at a leading Japanese bank in Melbourne, Makiko offers deep cultural insight, extensive business networks, collaboration and guide clients through regulatory […]

Aidan Cousin

Aidan is a Chartered Accountant in the Motor Industry Services group. He has over ten years of experience in a diverse range of industries, with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, consulting & strategy, technical advisory and audit. Aidan’s focus is working with clients in the motor industry, and his deep understanding of key business drivers […]

Podcast: Australia’s M&A outlook: trends and opportunities revealed

Pitcher Partners Melbourne’s Stephen Craig joins CPA for their podcast, INTHEBLACK. What key trends are shaping Australia’s mid-market M&A activity? Stephen Craig joins the INTHEBLACK podcast to unpack all the key insights from the latest Pitcher Partners’ Dealmakers report. Learn about some of the key deal drivers, which industries are primed for consolidation, and which […]

Dealmakers webinar: Australia mid-market M&A 2025 outlook

Together with Mergermarket, we surveyed 60 dealmakers for their 2025 M&A predictions, and now we’re revealing the insights – tune in to see if the M&A market holds momentum. Our Dealmakers report reveals there are plenty of reasons for Australia’s mid-market to remain cautiously optimistic. But what does that mean for you? Our Corporate Finance […]

Mergers & Acquisitions: Tax considerations for buyers

Key points Balancing buyers’ and sellers’ priorities is crucial in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions, with tax considerations often becoming a key focus. Buyers may consider acquiring business assets directly to avoid latent liabilities, but this can lead to administrative burdens and unintended tax consequences. Due diligence is essential to uncover potential issues, as relying […]

Will the Aussie retirement rush transform dealmaker fortunes?

The long-awaited transfer of business ownership from retiring boomers could kick up a gear in 2025, with 85% of dealmakers believing this will be the top deal driver in 2025, up from just 37% in 2024.  But only half of dealmakers believe Australian mid-markets are well-prepared for a change in leadership, and one in four […]

Pitcher Perspective: The great succession sell off

Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the numbers and go in-depth on the current issues affecting mid-market businesses. Even though we’re accountants and advisors, we’re endlessly curious about finding better opportunities and creating better outcomes for your business. We recognise that an important piece of the puzzle is providing you with the information to […]

M&A in the retail industry with James Beaumont

James Beaumont, Corporate Finance Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, shares insights into the current market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the food and beverage sector. As consumer tastes and market demands evolve faster than ever, food and beverage business owners face pivotal choices: adapt, grow, or consider an exit. James Beaumont sheds light on […]

Buyer aware: The competitive edge for retail succession plans

Key points:  Succession planning is vital to avoid a legacy vanishing without a trace Understand your potential buyer: existing management, a local competitor, an international competitor or a private equity fund Passing the torch – a long and complex process, be ready when the right buyer comes along What retail owner hasn’t observed a major […]

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