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      Brett Mitchell is the Partner in Charge of KPMG’s Mid-Market & Private Tax Deals & Advisory practice and a former KPMG Australia Board member and former Audit, Finance & Risk Chair of KPMG Australia.

      Brett specialises in advising mid-market and private clients on complex tax and transaction matters, including acquisitions and disposals, business restructures, succession planning, asset protection and capital structuring.

      As a trusted adviser to high-wealth individuals, family groups and privately-owned companies, Brett brings deep commercial insight to the challenges and opportunities faced by Australia’s mid-market sector.

      Appointed a Partner in 2005, Brett has over two decades of experience advising small listed, private and emerging businesses across a broad range of industries, including agriculture, transport, property investment, residential land development and hospitality. His practical, outcome-focused approach helps clients navigate change, manage risk and achieve sustainable growth.

      Brett is passionate about the mid-market and views it as a key driver of the Australian economy. 

      In addition to his client work, he has previously contributed to the firm’s leadership as a member of KPMG Australia’s Board, reflecting his commitment to shaping the future of the firm and the clients it serves.

      1. Areas of expertise
        • Acquisitions and disposals
        • Asset protection 
        • Business restructures
        • Capital structuring
        • Family business governance
        • Financial restructuring
        • Risk Management
        • Succession planning
        • Tax and transactions

        Industry experience

        • Agribusiness/Agriculture
        • Hospitality
        • Real Estate and Property Investment
        • Transport
      2. Education & qualifications
        • Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), University of New South Wales
      3. Accreditations
        • Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
        • Registered Tax Agent
        • Registered SMSF Auditor
        • Certificate of Public Practice CAANZ
      4. Professional involvement
        • Board Member Football NSW and Member of Audit & Risk Committee
        • Former Board Member KPMG Australia (2020-2025)
        • Former Chair KPMG Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (2021-2025)