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Steve Farquhar

Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

About Steve Farquhar

Steve thrives on the variety and challenges of insolvency, where no two days or jobs are the same. He gets satisfaction from helping directors and stakeholders navigate the pressure and complexities of an insolvency appointment and seeing distributions being made to creditors.

Steve was previously an Associate Director in PwC’s Business Restructuring Services practice, where he worked on some of the largest liquidation, receivership and voluntary administration assignments. He then worked in the restructuring division for a mid-size accounting firm for 2.5 years before joining the McDonald Vague team.

Steve has expertise in undertaking investigations and pursuing recovery actions for the benefit of creditors. He is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and a member of RITANZ (Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of NZ) and INSOL International.

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Why Choose Us

100+ formal appointments annually

We manage a high volume of insolvency and recovery engagements across a wide range of industries every year.

$10M+ returned to creditors each year

Our commercially focused approach is designed to maximise recoveries and protect creditor interests.

Five licensed insolvency practitioners

Every appointment is led by experienced, licensed professionals with deep insolvency expertise.

28-firm national network and global reach

Local support across New Zealand, backed by national coverage and international connections.

Strategy-first approach

We assess every situation carefully to identify the most effective commercial path forward.

Disciplined fee management

Efficient processes and careful cost management help preserve value throughout every engagement.