Terry Lawler 

"We must understand our client's circumstances and assist them in developing and implementing solutions that meet their needs. We must treat each client as an individual and ensure that we provide the best that we have to offer."

Terry established Lawler Partners in 1977 and has been a driving force behind the creation of the Lawler Chartered Accountants Group whose specialist skills and services are focused at adding value to strengthen and improve clients businesses.

Terry is one of the Hunter Region’s most respected business leaders and a previous winner of Hunter Business Chamber's “Business Person of the Year” in recognition of his contribution to business in Newcastle, The Hunter and to the wider community.

His commitment to the highest professional standards and ethics has enabled Lawler Partners to provide a range of quality auditing, business planning, taxation, corporate strategy, expansion, property syndication, franchising, statutory and compliance services to clients.

This combined commitment with other innovative partners and staff has seen Lawler Partners recognised as a leading firm in Australia being ranked in the top 25 firms nationally by Business Review Weekly.
 
The firm have also won BRW Client Choice Awards over a number of years including 2011 (Best Professional Services Firm (revenue under $50M, Best Accounting Firm (revenue under $50M) and Best NSW Professional Services Firm), 2008  and 2006 in recognition of overall service, quality of advice, accessibility and price.

Terry’s expertise is widely recognised and he has served on national, state and local boards along with a number of business and community organisations providing business, internal audit, operational and strategic advice.

 These include:

• Chairman of Lawler Partners Pty Ltd - Current
• Chairman of Lawler Chartered Accountants- Current
• Director of Ampcontrol Pty Ltd (member of Audit Committee) - Current – leading international supplier and manufacturer of electrical and electronic products to the power, engineering and mining markets. The group has operations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, United Kingdom and New Zealand.
• Director of Country Rail Infrastructure Authority and Chair of Audit and Risk Committee (2005 to 2010)
• Director and Chairman of National Rail Corporation Limited and a member of the Internal Audit Committee - 1999 to 2002. Chairman at the time of sale to the National Rail Consortium.
• Advisory Board member of Cospak Pty Limited – current -  national importer, manufacturer and distributor of rigid and flexible packaging products.
• Advisory Board member of Bavarian Hospitality Group Pty Limited – current – significant hospitality product and service provider in NSW and Queensland.
• Director of Powerdown Australia Pty Ltd - Current
• Director of peoplefusion Pty Ltd - Current
• Chairman of Hunter Water Corporation - Current
• Chairman of NIB Foundation - Current
• Chairman of Life Without Barriers Limited (member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee) - Current
• Chairman - Special Olympics Australia 2012 Junior National Games Committee - Current
• Director of NTSCorp Limited - 2004 to 2009
• Director and Chairman of Newcastle Knights Ltd - 1993 to 1996 
• Director and Chairman of internal audit of Newcastle Port Corporation - 1990 to 1996.

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