About Us
Independent advice for consequential capital decisions
MLCM Advisory is an independent corporate finance and capital advisory firm based in Sydney.
We work with private and mid-market businesses raising capital, refinancing debt, funding acquisitions and making strategic decisions affecting enterprise value, liquidity and shareholder outcomes.
Our approach combines financial analysis, commercial judgement, capital-provider access and disciplined transaction execution.
We do not begin with a preferred product or financier. We begin by understanding the business, the capital requirement and the outcome the client is seeking to achieve.
What Makes MLCM Different
Strategy before product
We determine the appropriate capital structure before approaching the market.
Institutional-quality preparation
We prepare businesses and transactions to meet the analytical and due-diligence expectations of lenders and investors.
Independent advice
We assess the complete commercial effect of each option, including cost, control, covenants, security, dilution, flexibility and execution risk.
Senior involvement
Mandates are led directly by experienced advisers who remain accountable throughout the transaction.
Execution focus
Advice must ultimately convert into decisions, terms and completed transactions
The Team
Max McFarlane
Managing Director | Advisor
Max McFarlane is a corporate finance and capital adviser with more than 20 years of experience across banking, commercial lending, debt advisory and financial services.
He advises private and mid-market businesses on debt raising, equity capital, acquisitions, refinancing, capital structure and strategic finance.
Max’s experience spans banks, non-bank lenders, private credit, corporate advisory and business ownership. He holds an MBA with a major in strategy and has served in board and non-executive leadership roles.
MLCM represents Max’s full name. It reflects a simple principle: every engagement carries his direct involvement, judgement and accountability.
Nicholas Petrakis
CFO
Nicholas is a registered accountant, trained auditor and experienced virtual CFO.
He has worked with high-growth companies and brings experience from Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms.
Nicholas supports financial analysis, forecasting, transaction preparation, reporting and financial due diligence.
David McEwan
Strategy Advisor
Experienced advisor, non-executive director and chair. Extensive experience guiding and advising business owners on strategic priorities.