M&A partners is a rapidly growing independent corporate advisory and investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia. The business was founded by Mark Hardgrave and Antony Lynch, who together have over 50 years experience in the Australian debt and equity markets and have worked with some of Australia’s wealthiest private companies.
Welcome to M&A Partners
An independent corporate advisory and investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia
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M&A Partners specialises in providing strategic corporate advice and investment solutions to its clients including sourcing, structuring and identifying investment opportunities. M&A Partners is the manager of the Avoca Private Investment Fund, that provides capital for investment in high growth Australian companies.
Capabilities
Mergers and Acquisitions
Advice, strategy, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and stakeholder communication
Equity Raising
Access to extensive networks of both institutional and private investors for equity capital
Debt Raising and Restructure
Relationships with major lenders and experience in debt restructuring and workouts
Acquisition Searches
Focused acquisition search process including detailed target identification, analysis and due diligence
Asset and Business Divestments
Structured sale process designed to fulfil vendor objectives and maximise sale proceeds
Succession Strategies and Buyouts
Advice and funding to undertake succession plans
Shareholder Value Strategies
Use of alternative structures to improve shareholder value including design and implementation of capital management strategies
Advisory Team

Antony Lynch. B.Com
Managing Director
Antony has over 20 years experience in direct investment and corporate advisory in Australia and overseas. Roles include Avoca Capital Partners, a specialist corporate advisory and direct investment business, Hudson Conway, Wardley Limited and Hong Kong Bank in London and Hong Kong.

alynch@mapartners.com.au
m +61 (0) 419 919 722t 03 9999 9999

Paul Nemets. B.Eng, B.Com
Associate Director
Paul is an Associate Director at M&A Partners with over 6 years experience in corporate advisory across numerous industries. Paul has a keen interest in FMCG brand and product innovation.

pnemets@mapartners.com.au
m +61 (0) 432 815 362t 03 9999 9999

Kerrydan Flory. CA, B.Com
Senior Associate
Kerrydan is a Senior Associate at M&A Partners with over 4 years’ experience in financial services across banking & capital markets and asset management. Kerrydan has a keen interest in fintech, fixed income & debt markets.

kflory@mapartners.com.au
m +61 (0) 433 936 745t 03 9999 9999

Alan Dassie. M.Fin, B.Com
Analyst
Alan joined M&A Partners in 2017 after having recently completed a Masters of Finance at Melbourne University. Alan is an active participant in equity and derivative markets

adassie@mapartners.com.au
m +61 (0) 423 612 603t 03 9999 9999
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Contact Us
Level4 164 Flinders Lane
Melbourne Victoria 3000
www.mapartners.com.au
ANTONY LYNCH
Director
m +61 (0) 419 919 722
alynch@mapartners.com.au
PAUL NEMETS
Associate Director
m +61 (0) 432 815 362
pnemets@mapartners.com.au
KERRYDAN FLORY
Senior Assoicate
m +61 (0) 433 939 745
kflory@mapartners.com.au
ALAN DASSIE
Analyst
m +61 (0) 423 612 603
adassie@mapartners.com.au