The Lawler Alliance
In June 2009, Newcastle and Sydney based Lawler Partners together with Melbourne-based firm Draper Dillon, announced plans to build a national alliance of like-minded independent accounting firms focused on delivering superior quality service to its clients.
Spurred on by the success of this relationship, the Lawler Alliance welcomed Queensland firm Hacketts Chartered Accountants to the fold in May 2010 thereby adding representation in Brisbane and Rockhampton.
Within 12 months, the Lawler Alliance further extended its reach and service offering with the addition of Warburton Chartered Accountants based in Tamworth (and Walcha) and in late 2012 welcomed Perth firm McGillivray, marking an important milestone in the Alliance’s dedication to offering clients additional value and depth of services beyond the eastern seaboard.
The Lawler Alliance has won a number of BRW Client Choice Awards, including 2011 Best National Professional Services Firm (less than $50M), 2011 Best National Accountancy Firm revenue under $50M, 2012 and 2014 Best Firm as rated by CEOs, CFOs and COOs, and 2014 Best Client Relationship Management.
In March 2014, five Lawler firms (in eight locations) joined four existing PKF firms to represent PKF in Australia.