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Family Business

With over 25 years’ experience and an in-depth understanding of the challenges facing stakeholders within a family business, BDO is a leader in family business advising. We work closely with our clients to help them balance the needs of the family with those of the business.

Family businesses of all sizes and types dominate the private sector in Australia. Some of the most successful and professional companies — many of them household names — are family-owned and run.

Developed from the vision and hard work of the founder, these businesses take on their unique character as other members of the family enter the business. At best, such an environment can be inspiring and motivating. At worst, it can result in routine business decisions becoming clouded by emotional issues.

Key Contacts

Susan Rix
National Leader, Family Business
Tel: +61 7 3237 5999
Bruce Hatcher
Consultant, Brisbane
Tel: +61 7 3237 5986
Paul Breen
Partner, Hobart
Tel: +61 3 6234 2499
Mike Garrett
Partner, Adelaide
Tel: +61 8 7324 6161
Mal Sciacca
Partner, Darwin
Tel: +61 8 8981 7066
Michael Delaney
Partner, Cairns
Tel: +61 7 4046 0035
Mark Pollock
Partner, Perth
Tel: +61 8 6382 4794
David Ratcliffe
Partner, Sydney
Tel: +61 2 9240 9828
Bruce Growcott
Partner, Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 9603 1712