Steve Farquhar
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
About Steve Farquhar
Steve is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with extensive experience in insolvency, recovery and creditor-related matters.
Before joining McDonald Vague, Steve worked as a Technical Advisor with Inland Revenue and within PwC’s Business Recovery team. This experience has provided him with a strong understanding of both creditor and business perspectives when dealing with financial distress and insolvency situations.
Steve has been involved in a range of recovery and insolvency engagements, including Sumich Plumbing and NZCars. His industry experience includes hospitality and transport.
- Qualifications: BBS (Bachelor of Business)
- Accreditations: Licensed insolvency practitioner, a member of RITANZ and INSOL International.
- Practitioner: IP number IP90
- Work history: Prior to joining McDonald Vague, worked for the IRD as a Technical Advisor and for PwC in the Business Recovery team.
- Significant cases: Sumich Plumbing, NZCars
- Industry expertise: Hospitality, Transport.
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Why Choose Us
100+ formal appointments annually
$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.