Michael Williams

Finance Manager

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Finance Manager

mwilliams@kells.com.au +61 2 4295 8400

Assistant

Shellharbour Reception

shellharbour@kells.com.au

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About

Michael is the head of our finance department and has been with the Kells team since 2010 based in our Shellharbour office. Michael is ambitious, practical and philosophical.

What he does

Michael is responsible for all the financial reporting and planning for the firm. He also oversees the budgeting, payroll and trust accounting for the firm.

Qualifications

Michael has an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy.

Life Outside Kells

If Michael isn’t spending time with his young family, he’s usually out chasing a birdie on the golf course or cheering on the Newcastle Knights.

EXPERTISE AREAS

Business, Commercial and Corporate Law

Business, Commercial and Corporate Law

Banking and Finance Law

Banking and Finance Law

Commercial Property Law

Commercial Property Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Construction & Development Law

Construction & Development Law

Conveyancing

Conveyancing

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law

Employment Law

Employment Law

Compensation Law

Compensation Law

Taxation Law

Taxation Law

Local Government, Planning & Environmental Law

Local Government, Planning & Environmental Law

Family Law & Children

Family Law & Children

Wills, Estate Planning & Trusts

Wills, Estate Planning & Trusts

Inquests & Commissions of Inquiry

Inquests & Commissions of Inquiry

Migration Law

Migration Law

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