Vicky Lau
Associate Director
0402 849 167
vicky.lau@leadenhall.com.au
Over 10 years’ experience in corporate finance and tax advisory
Diverse experience in IER, tax and transaction support
BComm, CA, CFA
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales
Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
CFA® Charter holder, CFA Institute
Experience Overview
Vicky joined Leadenhall in 2019 after five years in private tax advisory at Deloitte and Kelly Partners, during which she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
During her time at Leadenhall, Vicky has been involved in a broad range of engagements including independent expert reports, valuations for financial reporting, taxation and transactional purposes in both the private and public sectors.
Independent Expert Reports (IER)
Vicky has been involved in the preparation of various IERs for takeover offers and schemes, acquisitions of related party assets, shareholders acquiring a greater than 20% interest and voluntary responses to takeover offers. Notable transactions include:
Namoi Cotton – Scheme of arrangement as part of a group restructure
Xplore Wealth – Takeover offer form HUB24 by Scheme of arrangement
REX - Issue of convertible notes to Pagac Regulus Holding Pte Ltd
Quantum Health Group - Proposed Acquisition by Paragon Care
Other transactions include:
Sumo Australia – Compulsory acquisition by Enares
Bionomics - Proposed issue of shares to Apeiron Investment Group Ltd
Centre Point Alliance - Proposed acquisition of the financial advice business of Clearview Wealth
ITL Health Group - Takeover Offer from related parties
The Village Building Co (“ The Big Banana” Fun Park) - Takeover Offer from related parties
Incentia Pay – Novation of secured convertible loan to related parties
H&G High Conviction – Takeover offer from Hancock & Gore Ltd
Infrastructure
Vicky has been involved in the periodic valuations of infrastructure assets including Flinders Port wine shed, Rowville transmission facility and Darling Harbour Live.
Financial Reporting
Vicky’s experience includes purchase price allocation, valuation of intangible assets, impairment testing and discount rate assessment under AASB 136. She has worked across a broad range of sectors, clients and asset types – clients included Pacific Current Group, Class Ltd, Honan Insurance, Colonial First State, Silk Laser Clinics, Better Medical and MSL Solutions.
Tax and Transactional Support
Vicky has been involved in valuations for group restructures, tax consolidation, capital gains tax (CGT) and stamp duty purposes. She also provides valuation support for strategic planning and transaction purposes. Selected projects include: