Lawler Partners, the nationally recognised accounting and business advisory firm, has appointed Senior Audit Manager, Clayton Hickey, to the position of Associate.

Managing Director, Terry Lawler, stated “Clayton has made an important contribution to the firm in strengthening and broadening our Audit clientele and services. The promotion to Associate is in recognition of his effort to date, results achieved and his value to the firm.”

Clayton has in excess of 9 years audit experience in a broad range of areas, including time spent in corporate finance where he was involved in capital raisings, advice on mergers and acquisitions, and sales. Clayton returned to Newcastle in early 2006 after having worked in Sydney at a ‘big 4’ firm where he serviced the middle markets division offering small to medium private and public clients with assurance and business advice.

“Lawler Partners has been a very positive move for me. It is a vibrant and energetic business, with significant opportunity for ambitious and motivated young professionals who are serious about being challenged and achieving outcomes for clients,” he said.

For further information contact Managing Director, Terry Lawler on (02) 49622688.