In an extensive career with both medium and Big 4 firms in Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, he has developed specialities in cross-border trade, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions and the taxation of intellectual property including R&D incentives.

In particular, James has extensive experience in helping Australian businesses navigate the complexities of international expansion – particularly those in the technology sector – and works to get the best outcome from the development and commercialisation of their intellectual property. 

With great attention to detail, James has an impressive ability to distil multiple and complex tax issues into plain English, enabling his clients to make informed choices whilst focused on their businesses.

Sean’s focus is on the provision of Taxation and Business Advisory Services to various entities including private client groups, SME’s international organisations establishing a presence in Australia. His industry experience includes, medical, primary production, property development, manufacturing and the not-for-profit sector.

Committed to his job with an impeccable track record, Sean gains much of his job satisfaction in witnessing his long- standing clients grow their wealth and expand their businesses. With the majority of his clients made up of referrals and repeat business he attributes his success to his ability to deliver individual advice and tailored strategies in clear, understandable language.

Sean’s specialist experience extends to fringe benefits tax, salary packaging, small business CGT concessions, trust and estate taxation, corporate reconstructions and tax consolidation.

Stephen has been a valued member of the Nexia Sydney team since 1988 and is highly regarded with a wealth of experience and an impressive list of local and International clients.

Stephen believes the key to a successful relationship with his clients is the ability to offer personal, professional service. Appreciating that every client is different, he and his team are flexible in their approach, delivering detailed and informative advice and successful business solutions.

Encompassing a wide variety of clients from large family groups and family businesses, to foreign owned subsidiaries, manufacturers, wholesalers, and investors, many of Stephen’s clients have been with him since he commenced employment with the firm. As a result, he has not only grown with their businesses but also developed strong working relationships.

His proven commitment has earned him a well-deserved reputation and the trust and confidence of his clients. Consequently, the majority of the growth in his practice is generated by referrals and repeat business.

Prior to joining Nexia Australia, Russell worked for a big-four firm before working briefly in the UK and returning to build his career within a smaller firm environment. His specialist areas include tax structuring for SME’s and auditing for financial services licensees.

Aspiring to a ‘common goal’ approach, Russell’s focus is on his clients identifying and realising their long-term business aims. The skills and knowledge he has developed over the years ensure he provides sound, tailored advice designed to build, strengthen and grow his client’s businesses.

Among his many long-standing clients are some groups Russell has advised for well over 15 years. During this time he has dealt with succession issues, capital gains tax, small business concessions structuring, retirement planning, private equity buy-ins and general compliance.

Russell’s experienced advice in identifying, implementing and managing operational procedures to one of his clients has resulted in 25% year-on-year improvement in their net profit.

Paul's approach to achieving client success and business growth involves devising and implementing business strategies and providing detailed budgets and forecasts.

Paul’s advice on Taxation, Business Advisory and Succession Planning for future growth is aligned with his acute understanding of his client’s goals and aspirations.

Being a long serving Partner of the Sydney firm (including 9 years as Managing Partner), he understands the many management issues that confront professional practices and is equipped in offering both technically sound and practical solutions to the diverse challenges facing businesses.

In order to structure the Business Advisory service offering of the Sydney firm Paul has developed a new service known as Business Mechanics, a systematic and practical approach to assist clients in improving their business results and value. He has also had considerable experience advising clients in the Hospitality Industry and is a member of the Hospitality Industry group within Nexia Sydney.

Because of Paul’s extensive experience and successful track record as Nexia Sydney’s Managing Partner, his advice is sought by CEO’s and Managing Partners on the many and varied issues that confront top level leaders in many industries not just in the professional services industry.

Paul’s team are long serving staff of Nexia and share his values when working with clients.

Brent gained his experience as a Corporate Finance Partner in one of the world’s largest accounting firms where he spent 10 years in the London office before returning to their Sydney office. 

Brent has also worked on the client side, working in the corporate development and strategy team in an ASX 20 company.

Brent works on a range of corporate finance transactions including valuations and expert reports, M&A buy and sell side, IPOs, valuations, private fundraising and due diligence for corporate, private equity and bank pre-lending.

Joseph successfully combines a professional partnership with personal, customised service for his clients.

Joseph is a registered company auditor with over 25 years of audit and assurance experience obtained both in Australia and the United Kingdom. His career now sees him servicing a wide range of commercial clients ranging from ASX listed entities and internationally oriented businesses.  

Andrew has been part of growing Nexia’s success, and expanding Sydney team since he joined in 2001 as Partner-Audit & Assurance.

He is currently the Nexia Sydney board representative for Nexia Australia, and like many of our Partners, has worked for a Big Four firm locally and globally. He has previously been the Partner in charge of the Audit Division, Chair of the Nexia Australia Audit Committee, and member for the Australia and Pacific region on the Nexia International Audit Committee.

In his role as Audit Partner, he has work across many industries, but developed particular expertise in Property, Education, Construction and Engineering, Energy and Resources, Technology, Agriculture and Not-for-Profits.

Andrew has had extended periods working in Europe on a broad spectrum of clients, including listed and private entities, family businesses and not-for-profits. 

In his role as Managing Partner he is passionately committed to firm growth by delivering on Nexia’s commitment to its people, clients and community. 

Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to work with a wide selection of clients of various corporate structures and sizes, including publicly listed companies, managed investment schemes and not-for-profit entities. He has worked across industries such as cotton, veterinary, mining, IT, glass, funds management, disabilities, aged care and the education sector.

Lester’s experience with this broad assortment of clients has provided him with extensive knowledge of Australian financial reporting requirements.

His professional partnership approach combined with this ability to tailor strategies and advice ensures his clients achieve best practice in financial reporting, risk management and related controls.

An accountant who simplifies complex concepts, isn’t afraid of a little elbow grease and fights for the ‘little guy’, Brenton is a hard-working and persistent professional whose business philosophy is informed by cash flow and working capital. Brenton understands the nature of cash and through simulation-based action learning, teaches clients about its inhibitive or constructive  effect on planning and performance.

A mature and thoughtful thinker, Brenton predominantly services ASX-listed entities and small-medium enterprise clients. He specialises in taxation consulting, business advisory, Chief Financial Officer services and business simulations where through the CELEMI Apples and Oranges program, teaches clients about organisational functions and how daily actions and decisions relate to their business’s profit and loss statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet.

Brenton isn’t an advisor who hides behind a screen, he rolls up his sleeves, pitches in and when needed, finds a way to ‘get it done’. He prides himself on being available and accessible and is acutely aware, financial numbers are not just squiggles on a page but new inventory, school fees, overseas holidays, investment purchases and lifestyle enablers.