Transactions specialist partnering with corporates, private equity and government clients.

Hugh provides financial due diligence and advisory services in relation to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and capital raisings. He has more than 20 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial due diligence.

Hugh has advised a wide range of corporate, private equity and government clients on corporate finance matters across several industries. These include financial services, media, retail and consumer products, transport and logistics, engineering services, gambling, health, technology and mining services.

Hugh's approach is highly collaborative and client focused. He works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives, tailoring his approach to deliver bespoke solutions that meet their unique requirements. Hugh is highly skilled in analysing complex financial data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for clients to make informed decisions.

With a demonstrated track record, Hugh has provided financial due diligence assistance for a broad range of high-profile deals. On the sell-side, he has worked with Racing and Wagering WA (proposed WA TAB privatisation), the Victorian Gambling Licensing Program (new Keno and Wagering licences), Zala, Xact Solutions, MyLifeMyFinance, Fitness First Australia, ANZ, Fairfax Media, Helicopters New Zealand, Tenix and NSW Treasury (NSW Lotteries). He has provided acquisition due diligence assistance to WH Soul Pattinson, Ausenco, Lindsay Transport, CVC Limited, Mercury Capital, BBRC PE, Anchorage Capital, Allegro Funds, Adamantem and many other major corporations and financial sponsors.

"I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives to be able to deliver clear, concise and timely advice throughout the deal process."

Hugh Monaghan

Qualifications & memberships

  • Member, CA ANZ

  • Bachelor of Commerce, The University of Melbourne