Lumieres advisory is a boutique consultancy providing M&A (acquisition & divestment), strategy services and special projects support

Successful setup of the advisory arm of DLA Piper with a focus on developing an M&A solution across the M&A lifecycle (including M&A strategy, M&A deal execution, Integration/Separation, Post-deal reviews)Development of the M&A solution: design of the services (including new M&A services to the market), development of the strategy, rollout across the law firm, development of go-to-market approach & collateral, business development, recruitment and leadership of the team

Lumieres advisory is a boutique consultancy providing M&A (acquisition & divestment), strategy services and special projects support

Specialist in commercial due diligence (market / regulation / competition / business model and business plan assessments), market assessments and growth & portfolio strategyPractice leader with responsibility for the development of the M&A arm of the practice including establishing the brand in the market (expertise, differentiation, pricing), leading pitches, developing client relationships and managing teams on project delivery

Specialist in commercial due diligence (market / regulation / competition / business model and business plan assessments), market assessments and growth & portfolio strategy. Co-Built the management consulting and commercial due diligence practice for Ernst & Young in OceaniaPractice leader for the Private Equity and Health sectors in Oceania with responsibility to develop the activity associated with these sectors

Sydney - AustraliaDirector in M&A transaction services focusing on financial acquisition and vendor due diligence services, investigating accountant reports for IPO and forecast reviews for private equity and corporate clients, Key responsibilities: • Understanding of key business drivers and transaction issues• Preparation and review of transaction due diligence reports and investigating accountant reports• Supervision, coaching and development of junior staff• Project management of due diligence/IPO timetables and resources with clients and investment bank advisors• Reporting to clients on key transaction issues. • Preparation of engagement letters and budgets, WIP management and billing.• Supporting business development initiatives and programs.Sample assignments include:• IPO of Monash IVF• IPO of Pact Group• Acquisition due diligence in relation to the acquisition of Wotif by Expedia• Vendor due diligence for a large aged care service provider• Acquisition due diligence in relation to the acquisition of Fit-BioCeuticals by Blackmores• Acquisition due diligence in relation to the acquisition of Placard Pty Ltd by RMB Capital Partners• Acquisition due diligence in relation to the acquisition of DFS Wellington by Lagardere SCA• Acquisition due diligence in respect of the partial acquisition of SCAHA by Pacific Equity Partners• Vendor due diligence in respect of the partial sale of Australian food manufacturer Primo Smallgoods to Affinity Equity Partners• Refinancing report for I-Med Group to assist with the renegotiations of their banking facilities with a large syndicate of banks• Vendor due diligence for RTA Special Number Plates division• Vendor due diligence for Tenix Group • IPO of Savcor Group Limited• Vendor due diligence in respect of the sale of Huhtamaki Australia’s rigid plastics business to Pact Group

Audit of Technology, Media and Entertainment clients including Tabcorp, HarperCollins Publishers, Thales, Publicis, Opera Australia)Key responsibilities:• Planning and execution of the audit program including identifying audit risk areas, preparing timetable and budget and monitoring costs• On-site supervision of teams and training of junior staff• Execution of audit program and reporting on key audit issues internally and to clients

Paris - FranceAudit of corporate accounts (Agence France Presse, Safran, Plastic Omnium, Messier-Bugatti)