Sydney, We’re Just Getting Started – Insights From The CEO
For the past several months, most of my energy has gone into something I’m really proud of: opening Aintree Group’s Sydney office. It’s been a big piece of work, the kind that happens behind the scenes, in the detail, long before there’s anything to announce. Now there is.
For 21 years, Aintree Group has helped clients build, protect and grow what matters. Sydney marks the next chapter in something bigger: becoming a truly national firm, able to support clients wherever they are, with the full breadth of what we do under one roof.
That’s what excites me most. Not a second office for its own sake, but the ability to bring genuine multi-disciplinary advice, integrated advice working together, to clients across the country. It’s rare, and it’s hard to do well. It’s what we’ve spent two decades building toward.
Introducing Julian Whitehead
I’m really pleased to be able to introduce to my community, the anchor to our Sydney presence Julian Whitehead, who joins Aintree Group following the integration of Whitehead Legal.
Julian specialises in commercial law for the healthcare sector, dentists, vets, GPs, specialists and allied health professionals, advising on practice sales and acquisitions, property and lease negotiations, start-ups, compliance, due diligence and dispute resolution.
He understands that for most health professionals, their practice is one of the biggest personal and financial investments they’ll ever make, and he treats it accordingly: protecting what they’ve built, spotting where they can grow, and helping them navigate complex decisions with confidence.
Clear, candid and practical, exactly how we’ve always tried to work at Aintree Group. The values and service alignment is unmissable.
For the Benefit of our Clients
Bringing this together was never just about a name on a door. It’s about embedding a team, aligning systems, ways of working, and above all people, so that clients feel the benefit, not the bumps. That’s the work we’ve been quietly getting right.
To our new clients and partners in Sydney: we’re genuinely excited to meet you, to understand what you’re building, and to bring the full weight of Aintree Group to your corner. And to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far, thank you.
National has always been the ambition. Sydney, we’re just getting started.
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About the CEO – Andrea McKenna
With a background in politics, marketing and communications, Andrea brings a broad perspective to leadership and problem-solving. Her extensive knowledge of operations and strategy is backed by decades of experience as both a business owner and adviser. She has a strong interest in optimising systems and processes, and is a passionate advocate for life-long learning and the power of curiosity.
Andrea is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and community organisations overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success. Beyond her professional commitments, she serves on numerous committees and advisory boards, and provides mentorship to the next generation of industry leaders.
