Hall Chadwick adds Hong Kong to growing list of international outlets

Australian accounting and consulting firm Hall Chadwick has added yet another office to its growing international list, this time in Hong Kong, to be overseen by local expat Kayla Hardy.

The launch of the Hong Kong branch follows a New York addition in April, while the firm – which traces its heritage back for almost 130 years – has also expanded to New Zealand and Singapore since the beginning of 2022.

Hall Chadwick described its latest strategic international foray as a significant milestone in its global ambitions, being that Hong Kong remains one of the world’s most important financial hubs with “immense market potential”.

“This expansion into Hong Kong marks another exciting chapter in Hall Chadwick’s growth story,” the firm stated. “It highlights our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients and enhancing our global presence. We are confident that our new office in Hong Kong will play a crucial role in our continued success and in delivering value to our clients.”

In addition to being a leading global financial services hub, Hall Chadwick also noted Hong Kong’s proximity to other key Asian markets in providing a further platform to enhance its regional footprint, as well as the territory’s highly skilled and diverse pool of talent. The latter point, the firm said, would allow it to recruit top professionals to help drive its local business forward.

For now, Hall Chadwick has brought in Kayla Hardy as a director to help establish its brand in the market, with the long-term Australian expat described as possessing an extensive network of key referrals and deep understanding of the region. According to the firm, Hardy brings a wealth of experience from her previous role at a prominent restructuring & insolvency outfit in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, back in its home base Australia, Hall Chadwick is still being kept busy by the collapse of budget airline Bonza after less than eighteen months in operation, with partners Richard Albarran, Brent Kijurina, Cameron Shaw and Kathleen Vouris now overseeing its liquidation. The latter’s father, also a partner at the firm, just celebrated his 50-year career anniversary as an insolvency practitioner.