Paul Gooley

Title

Partner - Corporate Finance

Experience

Graduating in 1993 with an Economics and Accounting degree from a Sydney University, Paul initially specialised in Recovery and Reorganisation obtaining extensive experience in a range of corporate assignments and distressed asset transactions.

Looking to expand his skills and obtain an international perspective, Paul relocated to the United Kingdom in 2000 spending four years with a London based accounting firm in their Mergers and Acquisitions division working for a wide variety of European clients focusing on private equity backed buyout transactions and divestment processes.

Since joining Grant Thornton in 2005, Paul has led numerous acquisition, fund raising and divestment processes across a diverse range of industries.

Paul has also previously co-founded and assisted a boutique financial services firm through its early and development stages, giving him a true client perspective when advising on assignments.


Sector experience

• Retail
• Building & Construction
• Infrastructure (strong focus on Rail)
• Healthcare
• Technology
• Publishing
• Professional services
• Distressed scenarios

Core Expertise

• Private Equity, debt fund raisings and IPO’s
• Management Buy Outs
• Distressed M&A including acquisitions under licensing and DOCA processes
• Valuations of Businesses
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Lead advisory and project management
• Advising on divestment strategies
• Business planning and financial model preparation
• Public Takeovers
• Acquisition Financial Due Diligence

Professional qualifications and memberships

• Bachelor of Economics (Accounting)
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment (Corporate Finance)

Contact Details

T +61 2 8297 2586
E paul.gooley@au.gt.com