Michelle is a financial specialist with over 19 years' banking experience spanning between London and Australia. Michelle specialises in providing bespoke finance arrangements for healthcare professionals. This covers medical equipment leasing, medical property finance, practice finance and business loans, with a particular focus on finance for practitioners in the ophthalmology, radiology and dental industries.
Over the past 19 years, Michelle has gained extensive experience in complicated finance arrangements, including:
Practice set-up with multiple specialists, including property, fit-out, and equipment finance plus working capital
Goodwill acquisition for purchase of interest into partnerships/associateships
Practice premises acquisition for new set-up, relocation and expansion for specialist medical and veterinary practitioners
Complex borrowing arrangements involving trusts and self-managed super funds
Structured practice buy-ins involving multiple partners and entities
Michelle is passionate about helping medical professionals achieve their business ambitions, from opening their first private practice right through to succession planning and retirement.
Prior to joining BOQ Specialist, Michelle worked internationally as a private banker with a focus on high income and high net worth individuals.
Dr TImothy Clipsham always knew he wanted to become a dentist. He also knew he one day wanted to open his own family dental practice. Years on and with some help from Michelle O'Connor, Dr Clipsham has realised both of his dreams. Find out how.
