Forvis Mazars in Australia announces new financial advisory Partner to strengthen its corporate finance team

Forvis Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its financial advisory and transaction services division in Melbourne, with the appointment of new financial advisory Partner, Simon Johnson.

This appointment follows the firm’s global announcement of its two firm network, increasing its scale, agility and capacity to support clients at every stage of their development and further demonstrates Forvis Mazars’ ongoing commitment to providing exceptional services to clients.

Melbourne Managing Partner, Richard DeBono, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Simon to Melbourne. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our financial advisory division, with a proven track record of delivering effective and comprehensive transactions and advisory solutions to clients. He will play a key role in helping our firm continue to meet the growing needs of our local and international clientele.”

He adds, “Simon has substantial expertise in the mid-market merger and acquisition (M&A) sector ($10-$100M) transactions, which will enhance our team’s capability both locally and internationally.”

Simon joins the firm from Mayfair Advisory, a boutique M&A practice where he has been involved in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, capital raising – both debt and equity, and related corporate advisory services.

“Simon will be a great addition to the Australian team and we look forward to introducing him to our clients and our networks, both locally and internationally”, concludes Richard DeBono.

Published: 11 June 2024

Contacts

Richard DeBono, Managing Partner - Melbourne
richard.debono@mazars.com.au | +61 3 9252 0800

Lara Lonsdale, National Marketing Manager 
lara.lonsdale@mazars.com.au | +61 7 3218 3900

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 35,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.

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