About Loosemore Advisory
Practical analysis. Clearer decisions.
Loosemore Advisory was founded in 2023 to give organisations practical support when addressing complex situations. We work across finance, operations, culture and risk. The common thread in the projects we tackle is careful judgment and structured analysis. We take the time to understand the problem, examine the data, and build frameworks that leaders can use with confidence.
Our philosophy
Good decisions come from clarity. Leaders face competing priorities, obligations, financial pressure and uncertainty. Our role is not to oversimplify the problem, although that is not to say that sometimes there are simple solutions to complex problems. It is to structure it so the choices are visible and trade-offs are understood.
We do not replace management’s decision-making. We provide the tools and analysis that make decisions more informed, balanced and transparent. Whether the issue is financial, operational, cultural or regulatory, our approach is evidence-based and grounded in experience across multiple disciplines.
What we do
Every organisation reaches points where it needs trusted support. Loosemore Advisory supports organisations of all sizes and structures at these moments.
Finance and strategy
We help organisations understand and shape their financial position and performance. This includes valuation approaches, financial modelling, and exploring options for growth, sale, or succession. We show how choices affect value over time, how existing obligations influence flexibility, and what changes could deliver stronger outcomes. The goal is not only to clarify your position but also to highlight practical steps that improve it. This enables the development of long-term strategy.
Operations
Efficiency determines whether an organisation can grow sustainably. We review processes, technology and systems to find improvements. That may mean aligning software so tools work together instead of duplicating effort. It may mean rebalancing in-house and outsourced resources or simplifying workflows so teams can focus on what matters.
Culture and people
Strong culture depends on how leaders connect with their teams. We work with senior leaders to strengthen governance, set clear expectations, and build environments where people can contribute effectively. We also assist not-for-profits and professional firms in aligning culture with organisational goals. The focus is on equipping leaders to engage their teams with clarity and purpose, so the organisation can adapt and evolve without losing its identity or stability.
Risk
Every decision carries risk. The challenge is not that risk exists, but that it is often poorly understood. We work with leadership teams to bring visibility to commercial and regulatory risks, clarifying where they arise and how they might impact strategy. This may include obligations under changing regulatory regimes, exposure created by contracts and transactions, or structural risks in how the business operates.
Our role is to help management see the real significance of these risks and consider practical responses. By framing the issues clearly, we enable leaders to weigh trade-offs, prepare for uncertainty, and act with greater confidence.
How we work
Loosemore Advisory does not provide legal advice or licensed financial services. Our role is to work alongside leaders, providing analysis and perspective that sharpen decision-making.
We create tools, frameworks, and insights that complement management’s expertise. Our work is crafted with care and rigour, but it is not presented as a single answer. It is designed to sit beside your knowledge of your organisation, supporting you as you weigh options and choose the path forward.
A central part of our role is to act as a trusted second voice. Leaders carry responsibility for setting direction and achieving outcomes. Having an additional perspective helps test assumptions, broaden options, and bring issues into sharper focus. This is not about replacing judgment. It is about reinforcing it and helping leaders achieve their goals with greater confidence.
We work collaboratively by listening, asking questions, and testing assumptions. Every organisation is shaped by its own history, culture, people, and constraints. Our role is to help leaders navigate this complexity, engage their teams more effectively, and move forward with purpose.
About Michael Symons
Every system carries its own limits. The task is not to remove them, but to see them clearly enough that better decisions can be made within them.
Michael began his career in professional services with a focus on corporate tax consulting, before moving into corporate advisory and investment banking. He worked on projects involving resources, privatisations, and capital structure, and has since advised organisations across a wide range of industries on transactions, governance, and operational challenges.
He has also held senior management roles, leading teams and delivering operational and strategic projects across technology and financial services.
Alongside this practical work, Michael completed a PhD at Melbourne Law School. His research sharpened his ability to analyse complex systems and test assumptions with rigour. This analytical depth complements his applied work in finance, operations, and governance, supporting a style that combines structured thinking with real-world judgment.
Michael’s breadth of perspective allows him to view problems through financial, operational, cultural, and governance lenses. He is skilled at breaking down complexity into structured choices that management can act on. Loosemore Advisory reflects this background: a practice built on clarity, analysis, and practical support for organisations navigating uncertainty.
Who we work with
Loosemore Advisory works with:
- Private enterprises navigating growth, restructuring, or succession
- Family offices managing intergenerational transitions and governance
- Professional services firms improving efficiency, financial clarity, and cultural alignment
- Not-for-profits strengthening positioning, governance, and compliance
We engage directly with senior leaders, including founders, executives, boards, and partners. Our role is to act as a trusted sounding board, providing independent perspective, testing assumptions, and helping leadership teams approach complexity with greater clarity.
Contact
If you would like to explore how Loosemore Advisory might assist your organisation, please get in touch. We are always open to an initial conversation.
Contact Michael at michael@loosemoreadvisory.com.