Bold claim: Grant Thornton is expanding its footprint to New Zealand, signaling a clear push to help more organizations navigate complex financial and advisory landscapes. But here's where it gets controversial: the move blends traditional audit capabilities with expanded advisory and tax services across a multinational platform, raising questions about how clients perceive independence and holistic service under one umbrella.
About Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton operates in the United States through two specialized entities. Grant Thornton LLP is a licensed CPA firm offering audit and assurance services. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is not a licensed CPA firm and provides non-attest services, including tax and advisory offerings. In January 2025, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform that bundles premier advisory and tax services with independent audit practices. This platform spans offices across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, delivering a unified client experience enhanced by technology and backed by a global team of more than 18,000 professionals. The culture emphasizes cross-border collaboration and strong career-growth opportunities.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL) network, which provides access to member firms operating in more than 150 markets. Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, and their subsidiaries operate under an alternative practice structure (APS). The APS adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards, including those from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The branding “Grant Thornton” refers to the network’s member firms or to one or more of them. In the United States, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC serve as the U.S. member firms of the GTIL network. GTIL and its member firms are not a single worldwide partnership; all member firms are separate legal entities that deliver their services independently, while GTIL does not provide direct client services.
About Grant Thornton New Zealand
Grant Thornton New Zealand is a premier professional services firm delivering audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organizations across the major sectors of the New Zealand economy. With 37 partners and more than 300 professionals based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, the firm combines local insight with a global reach through the Grant Thornton International network, spanning more than 150 markets.
The firm is recognized for its collaborative, client-centered approach and for taking the time to understand each client’s ambitions, challenges, and opportunities. Teams blend deep technical expertise with fresh, commercial insight to deliver practical solutions that generate real impact. Agile and responsive, Grant Thornton New Zealand works alongside clients to achieve outcomes that matter most—whether improving performance, growing value, or building investor and stakeholder confidence.
About New Mountain Capital
New Mountain Capital is a New York–based investment firm focused on business-building and growth rather than debt, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. The firm manages private equity, credit, and net lease investment strategies, with approximately $55 billion in assets under management. New Mountain targets what it identifies as high-quality growth leaders within carefully selected industries and collaborates closely with management to unlock value. For more information, please visit newmountaincapital.com.
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