Craig Shepard

Partner | Restructuring
Melbourne

“Regardless of the challenges, my clients trust me to draw upon my experience, passion and the KordaMentha team to achieve the best outcomes.”

Craig is an approachable, no-nonsense practitioner who drives results.

He commenced his career in banking before moving into the field of restructuring 25 years ago and has extensive experience in independent investigating accountants’ reviews, business restructuring and formal insolvency appointments in Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom.

Craig’s engagements have included companies and financial institutions in property, retail, mining, manufacturing and the retirement living industries, giving Craig a store of business experience upon which to draw when developing solutions for his clients.

Significant engagements

Record Realty Trust
Timbercorp Finance Pty Ltd
National Parts Pty Ltd
Prime Trust – retirement villages
Bidgee Finance
Dominion Wines Ltd
Cedenco Australia
Roger David
Pumpkin Patch.

Memberships

Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association.
Senior Associate of Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Latest news and insights from Craig Shepard

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Administrators appointment to MAdE Group

Media Release

Craig Shepard and Leanne Chesser of KordaMentha Restructuring were today appointed Voluntary Administrators of 22 companies in the MAdE Establishment Group.

Motor vehicle dealership industry – An industry in flux

Publication

In this publication, our team discuss the latest trends in the motor vehicle dealership industry and the key pressures facing the industry.

Builder failure: understanding and mitigating the downside

Publication

Our team of Real Estate and Restructuring experts discuss the time and cost implications of replacing a builder due to the incumbent falling into external administration, and the early warning signs to look for to help mitigate...

Laura Ashley stores closing this month

Media Release

The Laura Ashley group of fashion and home furniture stores will close by the end of December. Administrator Craig Shepard said today: “Despite a number of parties engaging in an Expression of Interest process, there was no offe...

A new era for KordaMentha Melbourne: the office relocates to Rialto from August 21

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