Lachlan Yeend
About Lachlan Yeend
Lachlan Yeend is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The Australian National University and has extensive experience in regulatory advisory services across various sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
Lachlan Yeend has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia, starting as an Undergraduate from 2015 to 2017. He then progressed through various roles, including Graduate from 2017 to 2018, Consultant in 2018, and Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2019. Currently, he serves as a Manager since 2021 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. In his role, he acts as a technical adviser, assisting clients in delivering their policy positions to government representatives at both strategic and tactical levels.
Education and Expertise
Lachlan Yeend earned a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The Australian National University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2017 and 2019. In 2020, he achieved a Global Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from EDHEC Business School in Nice, France. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The Australian National University in 2017.
Background
Lachlan Yeend attended Canberra Grammar School from 2006 to 2010. His early career included a position as a Tax Accountant at PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in Canberra from 2014 to 2015. He also gained international experience as a Law Clerk at the World Trade Organization and Sidley Austin LLP in Geneva for one month each in 2015.
Achievements
Lachlan Yeend provides regulatory advisory services focusing on international trade, indirect and environmental taxation, investment, competition, agriculture, and energy policy landscapes. His engagements have covered various sectors, including food and beverages, hydrogen, e-commerce, agribusiness, infrastructure, and tourism industries. His expertise allows him to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver tailored solutions for clients.