Maddocks has advised Grant Thornton Australia Limited on its merger with the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform. 

The Grant Thornton Advisors platform was established in the US in January 2025 backed by global private equity firm, New Mountain Capital and has since seen over 20 firms across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific join the platform.

Maddocks worked alongside Allens in advising Grant Thornton Australia and its partners on the complex transaction, which was affected by way of a scheme of arrangement and involved the establishment of a new structure for the business. 

The Maddocks team was led by Corporate Partners Philip Jones and Catherine Merity, supported by Partner Julian Smith, Consultant Janine Ryan and Senior Associate Donna Kwon. 

Maddocks Corporate Partner, Catherine Merity, commented:

“We were very pleased to support Grant Thornton Australia on this milestone transaction, which positions the firm for accelerated growth in the competitive professional services market.”

Maddocks' longstanding relationship with Grant Thornton Australia and deep experience in complex cross-border transactions were instrumental in supporting the successful completion of the deal.