The merged business will be co-led by KPMGs National Head of Restructuring Services, Matthew Woods, and Ferrier Hodgson Practice Leader, James Stewart, with 27 partners and more than 200 specialists across Australia.
Under the terms of the deal, KPMG Australia will acquire Ferrier Hodgsons business located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with discussions with the Adelaide office well underway. Ferrier Hodgson was first established in 1976.
The deal, set to be completed by 30 June 2019, will create one of Australias largest Restructuring Services and Forensic Advisory businesses.
The rationale for a merger was compelling, with KMPG and Ferrier Hodgson a great fit strategically and culturally. The combination of our operations …
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