Cathro & Partners grows national presence with Melbourne office

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A recent survey from the Turnaround Management Association and KordaMentha warned that over 90% of industry professionals expect the Australian economy to slip into recession within the next two years. In its slipstream, insolvencies are expected to rise further.

A recent survey from the Turnaround Management Association and KordaMentha warned that over 90% of industry professionals expect the Australian economy to slip into recession within the next two years. In its slipstream, insolvencies are expected to rise further.

“There’s demand for our expertise in Melbourne, but we needed to identify the right people to lead the business there first,” said Cathro. “We’re delighted to have appointed David Mutton and Jordan Lai.”

Appointed a Principal at Cathro & Partners, David Mutton has 15 years of experience in advisory and external administration. A registered liquidator, chartered accountant and a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association, his expertise includes financial viability and monitoring, restructuring, debt forgiveness, renegotiation and dispute resolution.

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Cathro & Partners launches forensic accounting practice with appointment of Emma Levett

Sydney, 6 April 2026: Cathro & Partners has today announced the launch of its forensic accounting practice, bringing independent, objective and evidence based financial analysis to complex disputes, investigations and contentious matters. The new practice will combine deep technical accounting expertise with commercial insight to investigate irregularities, quantify loss and

Cathro & Partners launches forensic accounting practice with appointment of Emma Levett

Insights into the Impact of Insolvency Events in the Construction Industry

Construction insolvencies now represent one of the largest shares of corporate failures in Australia. While the triggers vary, the underlying pattern is often remarkably consistent: tight margins, poorly defined scope, delayed payments, disputed variations and contractors effectively funding projects from their own balance sheets. In this episode of The Cut,

Insights into the Impact of Insolvency Events in the Construction Industry

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