Media Release: Further growth for HLB Mann Judd Melbourne

As part of its strategy to provide outstanding service to clients, HLB Mann Judd announces the appointment of two new partners in its Melbourne office.

Joelle Tabone, joined the partnership on 1 January 2011 as a Business Services partner. She has worked with HLB Mann Judd since 2001 and is a qualified chartered accountant with a strong background in business and taxation advice, business valuations, and enhancement and succession planning.

Originally a credit analyst with a leading credit reporting and business information organisation, Joelle is best known for the practice she has built at HLB Mann Judd assisting international corporations seeking to establish business operations within Australia.

Tim Fairclough has been appointed as a new Audit Partner effective 1 February 2011.
He is a qualified chartered accountant and has an extensive background in corporate audits with significant experience in Sarbanes Oxley assignments. Tim was formerly an Audit Senior Manager with a Big Four firm. His curriculum vitae includes high profile audit assignments in both UK and Australia.

“We are very pleased to have appointed Joelle and Tim to the partnership,” said Mark Pizzacalla, Managing Partner, HLB Mann Judd. “Over the last decade, Joelle has built a very successful presence in our Business Services division, specialising in business advice to companies wanting to establish themselves in Australia. As an internal promotion, she knows our clients well.”

“As a lateral hire, Tim offers outstanding global compliance and audit experience as well as a strong background in IFRS and US GAAP. His Big Four experience complements HLB Mann Judd's commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service,” he said.

Mr Pizzacalla said the appointment of Ms Tabone and Mr Fairclough also reflected his firm’s commitment to human resources excellence.

“Joelle and Tim are both highly regarded professionals with strong technical skills in their fields. They will be great assets to HLB Mann Judd in the firm’s next phase of growth,” he said.