Mutual Trust strengthens national footprint with Partner appointments across Sydney and Adelaide

Mutual Trust, Australia’s leading multi-family office, is delighted to announce two new Partners, strengthening its leadership presence across New South Wales and South Australia.

Kirsten Taylor-Martin joins the firm as Partner, Family Office Advisory based in Sydney. An accredited advisor with Family Business Australia and the Family Firm Institute, Kirsten brings more than 30 years of family business and family office experience and a strong passion to educating and empowering family businesses and individuals.

Kirsten joins Mutual Trust from Grant Thorton, where she was Partner & National Head of Family Business and Family Office Consulting. In this role, she was responsible for thought leadership including the production of the biennial Family Business Survey, and helped families grow and secure their businesses for future generations.

Jeff Steiner, Head of Family Office Advisory, said: “At Mutual Trust, our Purpose is to help families achieve what matters most. By combining deep expertise with a highly personal approach, our people help families realise their long-term vision across generations.”

“Kirsten’s appointment strengthens our Sydney team and supports the continued growth of our national Family Office Advisory offering.”

Also joining the firm as Partner, Tax & Accounting in Adelaide is Claire van Malland. Bringing more than 18 years’ tax experience, Claire will lead Mutual Trust’s South Australian Tax & Accounting practice, utilising her deep expertise advising privately owned and high-net-worth groups on complex Australian tax matters.

Claire was previously a Director, Private Tax at EY, where she led the Adelaide Fringe Benefits Tax practice and supported clients through ATO reviews and audits, including matters under the ATO’s Next 5,000 program.

Andrew Wood, Partner, Head of Tax, Accounting, Consulting & Superannuation said: “We are excited to welcome Claire to Mutual Trust. Claire’s ability to translate complex tax legislation into clear, practical advice will be highly valued by our clients.

“Claire brings a wealth of expertise and a strong client-focused approach, and we look forward to the contribution she will make to our national team.”

Phil Harkness, CEO and Managing Partner said: “These appointments reflect the continued growth and momentum of Mutual Trust, and our commitment to investing in the calibre of depth of expertise we offer our clients.

“As Mutual Trust continued to grow, attracting and developing exceptional talent remains a key priority, and we are delighted welcome them both to the firm”.