Lambourne Partners

After Stephen Lambourne completed his HSC, he gained a traineeship with JM Quain & Co, a small accounting practice in the T & G Building in Hunter Street. In 1981 he moved to The Junction to join Tim Wardle and after completing his professional year he became a partner on 10 September 1984, and Lambourne Partners as we know it was born. They originally operated out of first floor offices on the corner of Union Street and Kenrick Street above what used to be a butcher shop on the northern corner. After outgrowing the space, they moved to offices at 68 Glebe Road The Junction on the 1st floor above the hot bread shop that existed at the time. Forty years later, Stephen is still providing advice to a wide range of clients, with many of these being clients since 1984. As Lambourne Partners celebrated its first year in business, Australia introduces the Capital Gains Tax (CGT), marking a major shift in our financial and taxation landscape and the first (but not the last!) significant tax change to be navigated by Lambourne Partners. This reform aimed to create a fairer tax system, influencing investment strategies across the nation. From the very beginning, Lambourne Partners has been there to guide our clients through such significant changes. Ever since, we have been dedicated to helping our clients navigate and thrive in this evolving landscape. Stephen’s good friend from University, Scott Lucas, came to work at Wardle & Lambourne in 1986 after completing his professional year with the Institute of Chartered Accountants. After two years of spectacular growth and an expanding number of staff and clients, this appointment provided the leadership we needed. Scott’s training and expertise made him a logical addition to our practice as a Partner.