About Us

At Mackay Goodwin, we have a nationwide team ready to assist you. Our team of qualified professionals, including ASIC Registered Liquidators love to find solutions for people facing financial difficulties. With experts located across all major Australian cities, we’re ready to help you in any situation. Here are the key team members you’ll work with.

Our People

To date, we’ve helped many business owners through tough times over the years. Today, we’ll do the same for you.

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Matt Riedy

Senior ManagerSydney

Matt Riedy is a Senior Manager at Mackay Goodwin and a Chartered Accountant whose practice spans restructuring and insolvency, forensic accounting and business valuation.

Matt has worked in restructuring and insolvency since 2011. His experience includes corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring engagements, financial investigations and business valuations. His work frequently involves analysing financial records and transactions, assessing cash flow and solvency, examining forecasts and commercial assumptions, and forming clear conclusions where financial information is incomplete, complex or contested.

Matt is a Forensic Accounting Specialist and Business Valuation Specialist with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Before joining Mackay Goodwin, his experience included operating his own forensic accounting practice and undertaking insolvency, valuation and forensic accounting assignments in private practice.

Matt has prepared expert accounting and valuation evidence for proceedings before the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia, and has given evidence under cross-examination in both courts.

At Mackay Goodwin, Matt leads forensic accounting and business valuation engagements, combining specialist financial analysis with the practical commercial perspective developed through restructuring, insolvency and distressed-business matters.

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Shaun Fernando

DirectorMelbourne

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

Career

Company: Mackay GoodwinTitle: DirectorYears in Position: Feb 2025 – Present

Company: SV Partners Title(s):

  • Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy | Associate Director (Apr 2019 – Present)
  • Associate Director (Jul 2022 – Feb 2025)
  • Senior Manager (Apr 2019 – Jul 2022)
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Fatima Deen

Fatima Deen

DirectorBrisbane

Fatima Deen sees every matter through two lenses. A solicitor and a Certified Practising Accountant, she brings both a legal and a financial view to insolvency, backed by 25 years in the profession.

Fatima began her career in law in 1998 and moved into insolvency in 2001, holding senior roles at several insolvency firms before joining Mackay Goodwin, where she is now a Director in Brisbane. Her work includes a managing role in the receivership of a regional medical centre, where the clinic kept trading while a sale of the business was negotiated.

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Diana Talevski

DirectorSydney

Diana Talevski thrives on complex matters. A Director at Mackay Goodwin and a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy, she brings 15 years of personal and corporate insolvency experience, much of it spent following the money.

She has traced investor funds through layers of bank records, pursued assets across Singapore, Korea and the British Virgin Islands, and led litigation that ended in a $4.5 million settlement with creditors paid in full. Diana also steered an aged care facility through voluntary administration to a deed that saved jobs and kept residents in their homes.

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David Hill

DirectorSydney

David Hill has been at the heart of Mackay Goodwin's growth, working closely with clients who need restructure and turnaround solutions. He has run pre-appointment meetings right across Australia, helping directors understand exactly what going into Voluntary Administration means for their company.

David shows great empathy and builds trust with clients through what is an extremely stressful time. He has also led the way in online, data-driven marketing in the insolvency market, changing how business owners find help when they need it.

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Jack Michie

Associate DirectorMelbourne

Jack Michie has grown up with Mackay Goodwin. He joined the firm in 2016 and has worked his way up from Analyst to Associate Director, building more than a decade of experience in corporate insolvency along the way.

Working through a diverse range of formal and informal appointments, Jack is passionate about helping clients and stakeholders achieve successful outcomes, and brings a steady, practical hand to every matter.

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Sophie Quinn

Sophie Quinn

Head of Client OperationsBrisbane

When a business owner reaches out to Mackay Goodwin, Sophie Quinn makes sure they are looked after from that very first conversation. As Head of Client Operations in Brisbane, she oversees how the firm supports its clients, keeping them informed, reassured and moving forward at what is often the hardest point in their business life.

Sophie joined Mackay Goodwin in 2021 as a Client Manager and stepped into her current role in 2024. She brings more than a decade of people-focused leadership, including eight years leading retail sales teams and four years managing human resources.

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Katherine Hines

Manager - Small Business RestructureSydney

For small business owners weighed down by debt, Katherine Hines is often the person who shows them there is a way through. As Manager, Small Business Restructure at Mackay Goodwin, she has guided more than 200 businesses through a Small Business Restructure, helping owners deal with what they owe and keep their doors open.

Katherine started her insolvency career in 2016 and joined Mackay Goodwin in 2021, rising from Senior Analyst to Supervisor and then Manager. She knows the process inside out and keeps it moving, so owners can get back to running their business.

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Nelson Huang

ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Nelson Huang has spent 20 years in insolvency, and it shows in the results. An ASIC Registered Liquidator since 2024, he has traded businesses through administration to successful Deeds of Company Arrangement, including an NDIS provider where the outcome kept services running for more than 500 participants and saved 50 jobs.

His experience runs from selling property in receiverships to recover funds for creditors, to assisting with the prosecution of fraudulent medication claims. Whatever the matter, Nelson's focus is on the best possible return for everyone affected.

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Marcus Petrovic

Director & Head of Client StrategySydney

Marcus Petrovic began his restructuring and insolvency career in 2006 and is Director and Head of Client Strategy at Mackay Goodwin. A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), he has held senior roles across Australia and the UK.

What sets Marcus apart is his “service before self” approach and his experience outside public practice. He has held senior management roles in commercial and family-run businesses in import and export, direct sales, construction and recruitment, so he can genuinely stand in his clients' shoes.

That perspective helps Marcus build trust quickly and reach outcomes that work for all stakeholders.

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Joshua Pereira

SupervisorSydney

Joshua Pereira brings a lawyer's eye to insolvency. Trained in both law and commerce, and with three years as a paralegal behind him, he reads every matter from the legal and the financial side at once.

As a Supervisor at Mackay Goodwin, Joshua works on liquidations, voluntary administrations, receiverships and Small Business Restructures for businesses across Australia. Since joining the firm in 2022 he has moved up from Analyst to Senior Analyst and then Supervisor, bringing the same careful, thorough approach to every file.

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Ben Skinner

General CounselSydney

With 20 years of experience in insolvency and restructuring as a private practice lawyer, Ben Skinner has made a rewarding transition to an in-house role at Mackay Goodwin. His deep expertise now supports insolvency practitioners in guiding Australian businesses through financial challenges. Ben’s in-house position allows him to make a greater impact, offering strategic advice and hands-on support to help companies navigate financial adversity and achieve stability.

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Richard Lawrence

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorMelbourne

Richard Lawrence is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong focus on insolvency, restructuring, and business advisory. With a career spanning several leadership roles, Richard has advised numerous businesses on navigating financial challenges and maximising value for all stakeholders. His expertise includes corporate restructuring, business recovery, and managing complex insolvency cases. Richard’s commitment to providing tailored solutions has made him a trusted advisor, ensuring businesses can overcome financial hurdles and thrive. He has held key positions in prominent firms, where he applied his extensive knowledge to deliver sustainable outcomes for clients.

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Bradley Solly

DirectorPerth

Bradley Solly is a Director at Mackay Goodwin in Perth and a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience advising directors and business owners in financial distress. Specialising in business turnaround, debt recovery and insolvency, he helps clients explore every option to preserve value and improve outcomes for everyone involved.

Bradley gives clear, honest guidance on business viability, dealing with creditors and building a sustainable recovery, drawing on years in senior advisory and accounting roles before joining the firm.

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Mathieu Tribut

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorPerth

Mathieu Tribut is a seasoned insolvency expert and Director of the Perth office at Mackay Goodwin, with over 15 years of commercial and professional experience in the field.

With a rich background that includes holding senior roles in various financial service firms, Mathieu has developed a strong proficiency in business reconstruction and turnaround. He has led numerous successful assignments across Australia, aiding businesses from small enterprises to ASX-listed companies.

Mathieu specialises in Western Australian retail, hospitality, and real estate sectors, where he has completed many formal and informal turnaround projects. He is an ASIC Registered Liquidator and has memberships to CPA Australia and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA), showcasing his commitment to excellence in restructuring, financial accounting, and business advisory services.

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John Kukulovski

John Kukulovski

Mackay Goodwin UK Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorMelbourne

John Kukulovski brings over 20 years of experience in the insolvency industry across Australia and the United Kingdom. As a Director at Mackay Goodwin, he is committed to the company’s mission of “Standing with Australian Businesses in the moments that matter.” John’s expertise spans voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships, and small business restructurings.

He has supported businesses in various sectors, including construction, hospitality, sporting clubs, information technology, manufacturing, and real estate, developing a deep understanding of the challenges associated with financial distress and recovery. John’s focus is on guiding Australian business owners through difficult times, ensuring positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) and is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants. His combination of practical experience and strong educational foundation enables him to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each business.

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Liam Bellamy

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorMelbourne

Liam Bellamy is a Director and ASIC Registered Liquidator at Mackay Goodwin, with extensive experience in insolvency and reconstruction across retail, hospitality, mining, manufacturing, construction and engineering. He supports businesses through complex financial challenges with practical, strategic guidance.

Before joining Mackay Goodwin in 2024, Liam led an advisory practice as Managing Partner and spent years as a Principal at a specialist insolvency firm. He has managed numerous formal insolvency appointments and advisory engagements, including independent business reviews, security and lending reviews, and financial investigations.

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Andrew Quinn

Andrew Quinn

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorBrisbane

Andrew Quinn knows Mackay Goodwin from the ground up. He joined as an Analyst in 2016, ran the firm's Queensland operations as General Manager and became a Director and ASIC Registered Liquidator in 2022.

Based in Brisbane, Andrew works with business owners and their advisers on voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships and Small Business Restructures, across sectors including construction, hospitality and professional services. Years in client services before insolvency taught him to put the client first, and the advisers who refer to him say it shows.

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Andrew Ngo

Andrew Ngo

DirectorSydney

Andrew Ngo is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in insolvency, restructuring, and business advisory services. As a Director at Mackay Goodwin, Andrew is committed to helping businesses navigate financial challenges with tailored solutions and strategic guidance. His expertise spans various industries, enabling him to support companies through complex restructuring processes, voluntary administrations, and liquidations.

Andrew’s focus is on providing practical, client-centric advice that drives positive outcomes for businesses in need of financial recovery. With a strong track record of assisting companies through challenging times, he is a valuable asset to Mackay Goodwin’s mission of standing with Australian businesses when it matters most.

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Domenic Calabretta

Chief Executive Officer & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Affectionately known as the “Venn diagram of insolvency”, Dom has been a two-for-one specialist for over 20 years, as both an accountant and a lawyer. He's a Registered Liquidator and solicitor, and founded Mackay Goodwin in 2014 after more than a decade as a partner in a large national insolvency firm.

Dom's extensive knowledge makes him an invaluable resource for navigating complex financial and legal challenges, offering business insights clients can put to work.

A true powerhouse, having Dom on your team means tackling even the most intricate hurdles with confidence.

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Grahame Ward

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Grahame Ward has been working through complex insolvency matters since 1996. A Registered Liquidator and Administrator, he specialises in corporate and personal insolvency, reorganisation, restructuring and crisis management, with experience across property, tourism, transport, hospitality and manufacturing.

As a Chartered Accountant and former Official Liquidator, Grahame is known for timely, practical advice when the stakes are high. He has also shared his knowledge with the profession as an ARITA workshop leader, and remains committed to achieving positive outcomes for every stakeholder.

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Gavin King

Director, ASIC Registered Liquidator & AFSA Registered Bankruptcy TrusteeSydney

For Gavin King, insolvency has always been about helping people when they need it most. A Director at Mackay Goodwin, ASIC Registered Liquidator and AFSA Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy, he has spent two decades guiding individuals and businesses through some of the toughest moments of their working lives.

Gavin works across corporate and personal insolvency, from liquidations and voluntary administrations to Small Business Restructures and bankruptcies. Away from his appointments, he is Vice President of his local chamber of commerce, supporting the business community he works alongside.

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Edwin Narayan

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Edwin is a valuable member of the senior Mackay Goodwin team, with a huge amount of expertise and experience in running a range of different Deed of Company Arrangement proposals, for Administrations across a diverse range of industry sectors, and in all states across Australia.

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Mitch Ball

Chief of Insolvency Operations & ASIC Registered LiquidatorMelbourne

Mitchell has 20 years’ experience in corporate insolvency and restructure. Mitchell is a Registered Liquidator having working on many types of corporate appointments. He has managed complex liquidations and voluntary administrations in numerous industries with expertise in property, finance, manufacturing, IT and building and constructions. Mitchell brings value to appointments from start to finish, from marketing and having initial contact with clients to achieving exceptional outcomes.

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David Hurst

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

David has a wealth of experience across receiverships, voluntary administrations and liquidations, together with restructuring and turnaround engagements. Growing up in Bathurst, NSW, David's interest in agriculture and passion for motorsport translate to his hands-on approach in the insolvency industry.

Taking on a broad range of appointments, David provides a thorough analysis of the situation his clients are facing and works towards the best possible outcome for them and other stakeholders. He draws on that experience to help businesses survive where possible through achievable arrangements.

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