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.
Jack Michie
Associate DirectorMelbourneJack has over a decade of experience in corporate insolvency. Working through a diverse range of both formal and informal appointments, Jack is passionate when it comes to helping clients and stakeholders achieve successful outcomes. After completing his Bachelor of Commerce, Jack is further extending his study as he works towards completing his CPA and ARITA qualifications.
David Hill
Chief Operating OfficerSydneyDavid has been significantly involved in the growth of Mackay Goodwin, by working closely with a number of clients who have required restructure and turnaround solutions. He has extensive experience of pre-appointment meetings throughout Australia – where clients need to understand what the implications are for their company going into Voluntary Administration. David shows great empathy and builds trust with clients through what is an extremely stressful time.
David Hurst
Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydneyDavid 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 translates to his hands-on approach in the insolvency industry. Taking upon a broad range of appointments, David provides a thorough analysis of the current situations his clients are facing and provides the best possible outcome for them and other stakeholders. David’s experience allows him to draw on a broad range of prior appointments and their unique nature to facilitate the survival of a business where possible by using achievable arrangements.
Gavin King
Director, ASIC Registered Liquidator & AFSA Registered Bankruptcy TrusteeSydneyGavin King is a seasoned business advisor and insolvency expert with extensive experience in corporate restructuring and turnaround management. Over the course of his career, Gavin has helped numerous businesses navigate complex financial challenges, providing tailored solutions that maximise stakeholder value. Specialising in insolvency administration, he brings a hands-on approach to managing voluntary administrations, liquidations, and corporate workouts. With a proven track record of leading successful recovery processes, Gavin leverages his deep industry knowledge to guide businesses through periods of distress, ensuring they emerge stronger and more resilient.
In business, some moments are critical.
These are the moments Mackay Goodwin is made for.
Experts in key moments
In business, there are no guarantees. Making the right decision in critical moments makes all the difference. Decisions that set the foundation for an idea to succeed. Decisions that enable sustainable scaling. Decisions that facilitate the most effective exit, if that’s the best move.
For businesses seeking capital to start, scale, or bridge, we can lay the groundwork by providing the operational and financial expertise needed to realise an idea.
For those looking to restructure, we identify the issues and create strategies that reduce debt levels and restart growth to make your business profitable again.
For insolvency assistance, we help you get in front of issues to maximise value and minimise risk. And where exiting is the best option, we support your people and help you find the path to what’s next.
Innovation
We’re in the business of resolution. Backed by leading technology and innovative thinking, we make the right decisions at the right time. Capturing opportunity and avoiding obstacles. Delivering the best possible outcome, every day.
Focus
To achieve success takes determination and focus. We leave no stone unturned. Tailoring solutions to meet your specific needs, on top of every moment. Getting you where you need to be, step by step.
Action-oriented
We know time is of the essence. So we put positive action into practice. Taking the initiative, we anticipate your needs and move ahead as swiftly as possible, all without missing a trick.
Understanding
We see beyond the facts and figures, always mindful of the emotional and financial weight. We’ll guide you through with understanding and transparency. With us, you’ll always know where you stand.
Mackay Goodwin is named after two British liquidators,
Rod Mackay and William Goodwin.
A legacy of leadership
Mackay Goodwin is named after two British liquidators, Rod Mackay and William Goodwin.
In the late 19th century, an iron and armour plate manufacturer in Millwall, and a leather bootmaker in Whitechapel Street, London, went bankrupt. Mackay and Goodwin liquidated the two businesses, and the two cases (the Jeavons Case and the Salomon Case, respectively) went on to form powerful legal precedents – including the pari passu or ‘equal footing’ rule.
Thanks to Mackay’s work on the Jeavons Case, these insolvency laws adhere to this day. Ensuring that all creditors in equal classes are treated the same, will be repaid at the same time, and at the same fractional amount as all other creditors in that same class.
From the Salomon Case, Goodwin contributed to 19th Century legal insolvency reform, determining that any person – even the smallest business – will be protected from hardship following business insolvency.
Careers
We’re always looking for great people to join our team. If you’re seeking a career in a successful insolvency firm, email careers@mackaygoodwin.com.au, or view our current opportunities on LinkedIn.
If you’re an accountant, solicitor, or business advisor with clients to refer for assistance, simply fill in the form below. One of our advisors will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can work together.
Community Support
We like to give back
At Mackay Goodwin, giving back is of great importance to us. We’re passionate about curing cancer, we support Tour de Cure – a national movement of walkers, runners, cyclists and swimmers raising awareness and vital funds for cancer research. Since 2007, the charity has funded over 500 cancer projects and contributed to over 70 scientific cancer breakthroughs.
To date, we’ve raised $70,000 for the cause by hosting charity luncheons. We will continue to give back to Tour de Cure in their fight to curing cancer, changing lives.
Project 8
Delivering sustainable business exits to reduce environmental, social and economic pressures from business liquidations and restructures.
Project 8 is a unique Mackay Goodwin initiative contributing a circular economy systemic approach to our corporate insolvencies. This initiative aims to deliver sustainable business exits to reduce environmental, social and economic pressures from business liquidations and restructures.
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Awards
Australian Financial Review Fast 100 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Australian Financial Review Fast Starters 2016, 2017
Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2020