Grant Thornton Advisors is expanding its multinational platform to include Grant Thornton New Zealand, marking a significant step in the firm’s Asia Pacific growth.
The Grant Thornton multinational platform expansion now covers 20 time zones, broadening the group’s reach and service capability for clients with global operations.
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The addition of Grant Thornton New Zealand brings more than $40m in annual revenue and more than 300 professionals to the platform.
The New Zealand team has expertise in audit, tax, and advisory services, as well as is claimed to have strong market presence in the region.
Grant Thornton Advisors launched its multinational platform earlier this year, backed by an investor group led by New Mountain Capital.
The platform is integrating over a dozen firms from the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, into a unified advisory and tax practice, supported by independent audit practices.
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By GlobalDataCurrent members of the platform include Grant Thornton firms in the US, Ireland, France and The United Arab Emirates, alongside the Netherlands, the Channel Islands, and the Cayman Islands.
Recently announced transactions with firms in Spain, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium, and Luxembourg are expected to close in the coming weeks.
The platform has also added Auxis, which specialises in outsourcing and business modernisation, and Stax, a commercial due diligence and value creation specialist.
Grant Thornton Advisors CEO Jim Peko said: “Modern businesses demand seamless service and consistent quality — whether they’re operating in New York, Auckland or locations in between.
“By welcoming Grant Thornton New Zealand to our platform, we’re expanding our multinational reach into a vital region with a firm that shares our ambition and values. Together, we’re building a truly borderless one-of-a-kind platform that delivers exceptional outcomes across industries and geographies.”
Grant Thornton New Zealand CEO Russell Moore said: “This is an extremely exciting time for Grant Thornton New Zealand — for our business, our people and for the clients we work alongside. As our market continues to evolve, businesses are looking for smarter solutions, deeper expertise and global connectivity. By joining Grant Thornton Advisors, we can deliver all three — bringing world-class technology, insight and capital to help our clients grow with confidence, both in New Zealand and beyond.”
The transaction for Grant Thornton New Zealand to join the platform is expected to close before the end of 2025.
The expanded multinational platform will remain part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which includes member firms in more than 150 markets globally.
Legal advisors for the transaction were Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and MinterEllison for Grant Thornton Advisors, with Tompkins Wake advising Grant Thornton New Zealand.
