Grant Thornton Advisors is growing its multinational platform to include Grant Thornton New Zealand, a move that extends the platform’s reach across 20 time zones into the Asia Pacific region.
Grant Thornton Advisors launched its platform earlier this year with the support of an investor group led by New Mountain Capital. The platform currently includes Grant Thornton firms in the U.S., Ireland, France, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, the Channel Islands and the Cayman Islands. Additionally, it previously announced transactions with Grant Thornton firms in Spain, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium and Luxembourg, which it anticipates closing in the coming weeks. Further, it has added firms serving strategic markets and industries, including Auxis, a company in outsourcing and business modernization — and Stax, a specialist in commercial due diligence and value creation.
“Modern businesses demand seamless service and consistent quality — whether they’re operating in New York, Auckland or locations in between,” Jim Peko, CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors, said. “By welcoming Grant Thornton New Zealand to our platform, we’re expanding our multinational reach into a vital region with a firm that shares our ambition and values. Together, we’re building a truly borderless one-of-a-kind platform that delivers exceptional outcomes across industries and geographies.”
Russell Moore, CEO of Grant Thornton New Zealand, said, “This is an extremely exciting time for Grant Thornton New Zealand — for our business, our people and for the clients we work alongside. As our market continues to evolve, businesses are looking for smarter solutions, deeper expertise and global connectivity. By joining Grant Thornton Advisors, we can deliver all three — bringing world-class technology, insight and capital to help our clients grow with confidence, both in New Zealand and beyond.”
The transaction is expected to close later this year.
The expanded platform will continue to be part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which comprises member firms in more than 150 markets worldwide.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and MinterEllison provided transaction services to Grant Thornton Advisors. Major advisors to Grant Thornton New Zealand included Tompkins Wake.
