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Helping business owners and individuals take control in a financial crisis

Our Team

The Jones Partners team are highly experienced and skilled professionals that proactively and collaboratively manage a variety of complex financial appointments and investigations. We are regularly engaged to assist business owners and advisors predominately on the Eastern Seaboard as well as assisting individuals all over Australia. We also assist creditors/financiers to optimise recovery of their debts.

Michael Jones
Managing Principal

mjones@jonespartners.net.au

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Bruce Gleeson
Firm Principal

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Daniel Soire
Firm Principal

dsoire@jonespartners.net.au

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Martin Vu

Principal
Martin Vu has more than 15 years’ experience in the field of insolvency and restructuring, encompassing both corporate and personal realms. Martin has developed a particular focus on hospitality, retail, construction and financial services.  
Martin is an expert in navigating the complexities of insolvency law, with an articulate understanding of both the Corporations Act and the Bankruptcy Act, which sets him apart from other insolvency practitioners.    

Outside of work, Martin is a passionate athlete, whose enthusiasm for long-distance running has led him to complete several marathons. 

Qualifications  
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) 
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Insolvency Law and Professional Practice  
Memberships
CA ANZ Professional Member 
ARITA Professional Member
 

Alan Topp

Senior Consultant
With a career spanning back to 1985, Alan has accumulated extensive insolvency experience at numerous reputable firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Ferrier Hodgson, PWC, and Sims Partners (PPB). Alan is a Chartered Accountant and Liquidator and has had an active role in an extensive number of high-profile appointments. Alan is also well regarded within the insolvency community for work in court liquidations.  

In his free time, Alan enjoys a good karaoke, and is the proud dad of two adult children.  

Qualifications  
Registered Liquidator 
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)  
Memberships
CA ANZ Professional Member  
ARITA Professional Member

Mark Marlow

Senior Consultant
Mark Marlow has been guiding Small and Medium Sized Enterprise towards favourable commercial outcomes for more than 31 years. Mark’s exceptional communication skills and outcome-oriented attitude make him an expert at navigating complex stakeholder relations.  

Outside of work, Mark is an avid football (soccer) fan.  

Qualifications  
Diploma of Accounting  
Memberships
CA ANZ Member 

Nicolle Greentree

Principal
Nicolle Greentree has worked in insolvency and restructuring for more than 30 years, specialising in court liquidations and bankruptcies.  Nicolle has been involved in more than 1,500 administrations, amassing extensive experience across large and boutique firms, in a huge range of challenging matters.  Nicolle also has experience in cross-border insolvency, and the complexities that can arise in foreign jurisdictions. 
Nicolle is well known for her flexible approach and skill in negotiating amicable solutions.  

When she’s not working, Nicolle is a competitive dancer and enjoys spending time with her two children.  

Qualifications  
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Insolvency Law and Professional Practice 
Memberships
CA ANZ Member
ARITA Professional Member


Frank Farrugia

Associate Principal
With more than 15 years’ industry experience, Frank Farrugia has collaborated with a diverse range of businesses, encompassing annual turnovers spanning from $100,000 to $30 million. Frank has developed specialist knowledge in construction, food manufacturing, print media and retail.  
 Frank is passionate about helping business owners navigate financial distress and has a stellar record of successful approvals for Small Business Restructuring Plans. Frank works closely with company directors in these matters to ensure commercial outcomes.  

In his time off, Frank is a proud father of five children and has an active role in his local business community in the Sutherland Shire region.  

Qualifications  
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)  
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Insolvency Law and Professional Practice 
Memberships
CA ANZ Professional Member 
ARITA Professional Member

Renee Tague

Assistant Manager
Renee specialises in a huge range of corporate and personal appointments, encompassing prominent bankruptcies and large and small corporate matters. Renee takes pride in optimising commercial outcomes, while never compromising on her friendly, down to earth communication strategy. 
 
In her spare time, Renee enjoys kayaking and spending time with her family.  

Qualifications    
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)  
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Insolvency Law and Professional Practice 
Memberships
CA ANZ Member
ARITA Professional Member

Vanessa Duckworth

Assistant Manager
Since joining Jones Partners, Vanessa has demonstrated enthusiasm and competence for a huge range of complex insolvency investigations in bankruptcy and corporate matters, which require an intricate knowledge of financial tracing and the litigation process. Vanessa prides herself on her exceptional time management skills and strict attention to detail. 

In her spare time, Vanessa is an avid sportswoman, with a passion for water polo and rugby league. Vanessa is also the Deputy Chair of the ARITA NSW Young Professionals Committee, which provides mentorship and support for new insolvency professionals commencing their careers. 
  
Qualifications   
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Mathematics and Statistics from the London School of Economics   
Memberships
CA ANZ Member  


Katie Jeong
Finance & Admin Manager

Katie Jeong

Finance & Admin Manager
Katie’s responsibilities include coordinating the administrative teams, financial management, firm accounting, reporting and compliance. Katie plays a crucial role in Jones Partners strategic planning and team collaboration.   
 
Outside of work, Katie loves to spend time with family and friends.   
 
Qualifications  
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Memberships 
Member of CPA Australia  

We are a people business, supporting people in business

Sample of who we help

Individuals

Company Directors & Shareholders

Public / Private Company

NFP Organisations

Banks and Financiers

Unsecured Creditors

Advisors

Franchises

Our Story

The Jones Partners story goes back to 1970 when Brian Henry Kahlefeldt, a Chartered Accountant started an Insolvency Firm in the Riverina Region of NSW, Temora, NSW. In 1986 Michael Jones acquired Brian’s Firm. After building a branch network of Insolvency and Business Reconstruction Firms throughout country NSW and the ACT, Michael relocated to Greater Sydney in 1989 where he practiced from Bankstown, Parramatta and Sydney.

Jones Partners was established in 2006 with the head office being based in the Sydney CBD.

Principals Bruce Gleeson and Daniel Soire have been involved with the Firm since the time it was initially established in Sydney and Parramatta in the early to mid-90’s. While the Firm’s name has changed slightly over the years, the “Jones” name has remained constant, along with the philosophy of the Firm.

In 2007 Jones Partners established a North-West Sydney office in Norwest Business Park, Norwest recognising the importance of being accessible to business owners, individuals and professional advisors in Greater Western Sydney. With the continued growth of Greater Western Sydney and ensuring our accessibility, we subsequently established the South-West Sydney office in Narellan Business Park, Narellan in 2013. More recently and notwithstanding the challenges of the Covid pandemic we have also opened an office in Southern Sydney, Miranda.

Critically the Principals and other Senior Managers take an active and ongoing interest in these areas of Greater Sydney, and we are regularly considering other areas where we can also make a meaningful contribution to the local community, particularly acting on a pro-bono basis when required.

All our Principals are “hands on” qualified professionals and have an enormous depth of experience in this field across a range of industries. We also have professional resources spread across a range of specialities. We utilise these to provide the most desirable outcomes for all stakeholders.

With around 30 staff we can handle complex, large and long running appointments. Our team structure and resourcefulness of staff members also enables us to effectively deal with smaller appointments. Irrespective of the complexity and size of the assignment we recognise that in providing leadership and clarity to business owners and individuals we obtain better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The fields of business reconstruction, exit planning, corporate insolvency and bankruptcy are dynamic and in a state of constant change. This requires an acute understanding of legislative framework (and likely reform), reconstruction possibilities and latest trend recovery or realisation strategies. With a continual focus on targeted staff training, we ensure that we can optimise strategies based on the current regulatory and business environment settings.

At Jones Partners, we make it our mission to provide honest, accurate and realistic advice that business owners and individuals facing financial difficulty can apply to rebuild their lives and businesses quickly and with the least amount of stress. Importantly we also take the time to understand the issues that have led to the present situation. We see this as important to successfully formulate and implement tailored solutions.

We pride ourselves on our ability to communicate with our clients in “plain english” when dealing with the complex financial challenges they are dealing with. Business owners and individuals typically have not been exposed to such a situation previously and appreciate the time we take in leaving no question unanswered. We are committed to helping stakeholders clearly understand their position and obligations required to deal with their affairs.

Why we are trusted by clients

We take the time to listen

We listen first and then act. Helping you is our first priority.

Helping you regain control

Control of your finances, your business and your life.

A client focused approach to Insolvency

Our role is to earn your trust and so you know you have someone on your side.