About Us

At Mackay Goodwin, we have a nationwide team ready to assist you. Our team of qualified professionals, including ASIC Registered Liquidators love to find solutions for people facing financial difficulties. With experts located across all major Australian cities, we’re ready to help you in any situation. Here are the key team members you’ll work with.

Our People

To date, we’ve helped many business owners through tough times over the years. Today, we’ll do the same for you.

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David Hill

Chief Operating OfficerSydney

David has been significantly involved in the growth of Mackay Goodwin, by working closely with a number of clients who have required restructure and turnaround solutions. He has extensive experience of pre-appointment meetings throughout Australia – where clients need to understand what the implications are for their company going into Voluntary Administration. David shows great empathy and builds trust with clients through what is an extremely stressful time.

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Marcus Petrovic

Director & Head of Client StrategySydney

Having commenced his restructuring and insolvency journey in 2006, Marcus, a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), brings a wealth of business restructuring experience to his role as Director & Head of Client Strategy at Mackay Goodwin. His expertise encompasses senior managerial roles across Australia and the UK.

What sets Marcus apart is his “service before self” approach & his extensive experience working outside public practice accounting firms. Marcus has previously held senior managerial roles within commercial enterprises & family run businesses specialising in import/exporting, direct sales, construction, and recruitment. Such experience equips Marcus with a genuine ability to “stand in the shoes” of and relate to his clients whilst integrating best-practice turnaround strategies that align with the regulative and legislative landscape.

This unique perspective enables Marcus to quickly understand and build trust with his clients with the view of delivering financial/debt solutions that benefit all stakeholders. His commitment to integrity, empathy and understanding ensures that every client receives financial guidance and genuine support throughout their journey.

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Mitch Ball

Chief of Insolvency Operations & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Mitchell has 20 years’ experience in corporate insolvency and restructure. Mitchell is a Registered Liquidator having working on many types of corporate appointments. He has managed complex liquidations and voluntary administrations in numerous industries with expertise in property, finance, manufacturing, IT and building and constructions. Mitchell brings value to appointments from start to finish, from marketing and having initial contact with clients to achieving exceptional outcomes.

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Grahame Ward

Director & ASIC Registered Liquidator

Grahame Ward is a Registered Liquidator and Administrator with expertise in industries like property, tourism, transport, hospitality, and manufacturing. Since 1996, he has specialised in corporate and personal insolvency, reorganisation, restructuring, and crisis management. As a Chartered Accountant and Official Liquidator, Grahame is known for delivering timely and practical advice, especially in complex insolvency matters. He is actively involved in professional development through ARITA, sharing his knowledge as a workshop leader. Grahame is committed to achieving positive outcomes for stakeholders, offering reliable support during challenging financial situations.

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In business, some moments are critical.
These are the moments Mackay Goodwin is made for.

Experts in key moments

In business, there are no guarantees. Making the right decision in critical moments makes all the difference. Decisions that set the foundation for an idea to succeed. Decisions that enable sustainable scaling. Decisions that facilitate the most effective exit, if that’s the best move.

For businesses seeking capital to start, scale, or bridge, we can lay the groundwork by providing the operational and financial expertise needed to realise an idea.

For those looking to restructure, we identify the issues and create strategies that reduce debt levels and restart growth to make your business profitable again.

For insolvency assistance, we help you get in front of issues to maximise value and minimise risk. And where exiting is the best option, we support your people and help you find the path to what’s next.

Innovation

We’re in the business of resolution. Backed by leading technology and innovative thinking, we make the right decisions at the right time. Capturing opportunity and avoiding obstacles. Delivering the best possible outcome, every day.

Focus

To achieve success takes determination and focus. We leave no stone unturned. Tailoring solutions to meet your specific needs, on top of every moment. Getting you where you need to be, step by step.

Action-oriented

We know time is of the essence. So we put positive action into practice. Taking the initiative, we anticipate your needs and move ahead as swiftly as possible, all without missing a trick.

Understanding

We see beyond the facts and figures, always mindful of the emotional and financial weight. We’ll guide you through with understanding and transparency. With us, you’ll always know where you stand.

Mackay Goodwin is named after two British liquidators,
Rod Mackay and William Goodwin.

A legacy of leadership

Mackay Goodwin is named after two British liquidators, Rod Mackay and William Goodwin.

In the late 19th century, an iron and armour plate manufacturer in Millwall, and a leather bootmaker in Whitechapel Street, London, went bankrupt. Mackay and Goodwin liquidated the two businesses, and the two cases (the Jeavons Case and the Salomon Case, respectively) went on to form powerful legal precedents – including the pari passu or ‘equal footing’ rule.

Thanks to Mackay’s work on the Jeavons Case, these insolvency laws adhere to this day. Ensuring that all creditors in equal classes are treated the same, will be repaid at the same time, and at the same fractional amount as all other creditors in that same class.

From the Salomon Case, Goodwin contributed to 19th Century legal insolvency reform, determining that any person – even the smallest business – will be protected from hardship following business insolvency.

Careers

We’re always looking for great people to join our team. If you’re seeking a career in a successful insolvency firm, email careers@mackaygoodwin.com.au, or view our current opportunities on LinkedIn.

If you’re an accountant, solicitor, or business advisor with clients to refer for assistance, simply fill in the form below. One of our advisors will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can work together.

Community Support

We like to give back

At Mackay Goodwin, giving back is of great importance to us. We’re passionate about curing cancer, we support Tour de Cure – a national movement of walkers, runners, cyclists and swimmers raising awareness and vital funds for cancer research. Since 2007, the charity has funded over 500 cancer projects and contributed to over 70 scientific cancer breakthroughs.

To date, we’ve raised $70,000 for the cause by hosting charity luncheons. We will continue to give back to Tour de Cure in their fight to curing cancer, changing lives.

Project 8

Delivering sustainable business exits to reduce environmental, social and economic pressures from business liquidations and restructures.

Project 8 is a unique Mackay Goodwin initiative contributing a circular economy systemic approach to our corporate insolvencies. This initiative aims to deliver sustainable business exits to reduce environmental, social and economic pressures from business liquidations and restructures.

Get in touch

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Awards

Australian Financial Review Fast 100 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Australian Financial Review Fast Starters 2016, 2017

Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2020