We’ll look out for you
No matter what challenges you are facing, Westburn Advisory will help you navigate them with expertise and a personalised approach.
We take pride in building trusting relationships with our clients and our motivated team ensures that you understand every step of the process.
As a Chartered Accounting Firm, we are committed to providing you with high quality, high-value services, with competitive cost structures and expert advice.
Our offering
Analytical and technical expertise, with a commercially-minded approach.
Experience in a wide range of complex structures and industries.
Skilled and simple communication about difficult concepts.
Best-practice processes that are efficient and cost-effective.
Our values
We are dedicated to providing expert restructuring, advisory and recovery services to financial institutions, fellow accountants, lawyers and their clients. We commit to providing exceptional service to our clients while following values at the heart of our practice:
Quality
With years of industry experience and a deep commitment to our clients, we ensure technical quality and exceptional customer service in everything we do.
Value
We deliver cost-effective solutions to our clients and honour their time, money and trust.
Integrity
We commit to sustainable and responsible business practices and take pride in doing what we say we will.
Collaboration
We provide personalised support to our clients, consider multiple perspectives, share our knowledge and build meaningful relationships.
Our core values of quality, value, integrity and collaboration are the pillars of Westburn Advisory, reflecting not only the way we work with our clients, but how we treat each other and engage with our wider community.
To learn more about how we can assist you, please get in touch.
With years of industry and experience and expertise,
our team is here for you. We don’t just support you with technical knowledge, but provide insights into what it means for you, your company and your industry.
Management Team
Shumit Banerjee
Shumit is a Chartered Accountant with over twenty years of experience, particularly in areas of corporate restructuring, insolvency support and business consulting. He has worked at national accounting firms for over a decade, with extensive experience in distressed property workouts and pre-lending reviews. He has worked across a wide range of industries, including sports and community clubs, hospitality and construction.
Priding himself on his personalised and professional approach, Shumit understands that personal and business insolvency can be a stressful time. His innovative, commercial approach, combined with clear communication and skillful stakeholder management, ensures fast, high-value results for his clients.
Shumit regularly assists boards, creditors, shareholders, purchasers and other parties in dealing with financial challenges, and is particularly proud of the businesses he has helped to save from insolvency and return to stability.
Professional registrations and memberships:
Court Liquidator
Chartered Accountants ANZ
Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association
Turnaround Management Association
Rajiv Ghedia
Rajiv is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Liquidator with over ten years of experience in assisting those who are experiencing financial difficulties across a range of industries including construction, professional services, retail, hospitality, franchises and transport. He has also prepared expert witness reports which have been used as evidence in Court proceedings.
During times of uncertainty and financial distress, Rajiv has a proven track record of being able to utilise his skillset and knowledge to formulate strategies to obtain the best outcome for all stakeholders.
Professional registrations and memberships:
Court Liquidator
Chartered Accountants ANZ
Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association
Ross Trimboli
With over nine years of experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency, Ross has developed a strong track record in navigating complex financial challenges. His expertise spans multiple industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and transport, where he has successfully managed a wide range of insolvency matters.
Ross takes a proactive and strategic approach to risk management, ensuring that businesses and stakeholders receive tailored solutions while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Committed to delivering practical and results-driven outcomes, Ross works closely with clients to provide clarity and direction in times of financial uncertainty.
Professional registrations and memberships:
Bachelor of Business and Commerce in Accounting
CPA Australia
Michael Cooper
With over 11 years of experience in corporate insolvency, turnaround, and restructuring, Michael has a deep understanding of financial distress and business recovery strategies. His expertise spans a wide range of industries, including hospitality, retail, transport, construction, and manufacturing, where he has managed complex insolvency cases and consulting engagements.
Michael works closely with businesses to identify financial difficulties, develop practical restructuring plans, and provide clear guidance through the insolvency process, ensuring clients receive effective and results-focused support.
Professional registrations and memberships:
Bachelor of Business and Commerce in Accounting
Certificate IV in Financial Services
Chartered Accountants ANZ
Tom Palmer
With a strong background in tax, fraud investigations, and insolvency, Tom brings extensive expertise to corporate and personal financial matters. He has three years of experience in tax and fraud investigations with HMRC and BDO, followed by four years specialising in insolvency. His experience spans corporate and personal insolvency cases, including bankruptcies, court liquidations, and Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs).
Tom has worked with businesses across diverse industries, including hospitality, retail, construction, and finance, with hands-on experience in managing insolvency cases for cafes, sushi restaurants, and construction companies. His in-depth knowledge and strategic approach ensure effective solutions for complex financial challenges.
Professional registrations and memberships:
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Business
BA (Hons) in Taxation
Joshua Beckett
With nearly a decade of experience in insolvency and corporate restructuring, Josh brings a wealth of expertise to assisting businesses and individuals facing financial challenges. His career began with three years at a major Federal Government Revenue Collection Agency, where he specialised in debt recovery and provided expert testimony in court proceedings.
Josh then transitioned into insolvency, restructuring, and turnaround, where he now manages a team and thrives in dealing with complex matters. Josh is a Chartered Accountant and has completed ARITA Advanced Certificate in Insolvency, further strengthening his technical expertise in the field. His analytical approach, combined with his extensive industry experience, allows him to deliver strategic and effective solutions for clients navigating financial distress.
Professional registrations and memberships:
Bachelor of Accounting
Chartered Accountants ANZ