Our Team

Leading with Respect, Professionalism, and a Commitment to You.

Dominic Tayco

Position: Principal Legal Practitioner

Focus and Duties: Oversees TMC compliance strategies, advises on AFSL, and provides expert legal guidance tailored to client needs.

Previous Experience: Over 15 years at Stafford Capital Partners, including roles as CCO and CFO, with experience at Deloitte as Senior Tax Manager. Former Chief of Staff for NSW Circular, adding expertise in sustainability.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Dominic’s background equips TMC’s clients with strategic solutions for compliance and operational effectiveness, emphasising ESG integration and regulatory confidence.

Darren Conlon

Position: Legal Practitioner, Public Notary

Focus and Duties: Drafts policy, procedures, and contracts; focuses on risk management, confidentiality, and professional regulation.

Previous Experience: Holds a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws. Completed a PhD in confidentiality and risk disclosure. Has over 15 years’ experience in healthcare and legal services.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Darren’s expertise in privacy and risk assessment enhances TMC’s focus on ethical and legal frameworks, providing reliable regulatory guidance on AFSL compliance matters for TMC’s clients.

Alex McCullagh

Position: Senior Associate

Focus and Duties: Specialises in corporate finance and funds management, representing fund managers of venture capital, private equity, and private credit in implementing their investment strategies.

Previous Experience: Holds degrees in economics and law, with experience in finance, restructuring, and insolvency law. Formerly a legal practitioner at Hamilton Locke’s finance and restructuring practice and served as Legal Counsel to Australia’s export credit agency, Export Finance Australia. Currently undertaking postgraduate studies in Taxation.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Alex’s extensive finance background supports TMC’s clients in complex corporate transactions, offering structured and strategic advice in financial services activities.

Ellie Wong

Position: Certified Accountant

Focus and Duties: Specialises in income tax, corporate accounting, financial forecasting, AFSL financials, and business controls. Renowned for stakeholder engagement and delivering reliable services.

Previous Experience: Holds a Bachelor in Commerce and a Masters of Financial Analysis, with a background in auditing, tax planning, and corporate accounting. Extensive experience across private companies and public practice, including roles as Business and Tax Controller at Monster.com and Finance Controller at Kabam Netmarble.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Ellie plays a significant role in supporting clients, particularly with AFSL financials and reporting. Including a mention of her contribution will ensure her value is properly represented.

Shannon McCarthy

Position: Legal practitioner and support Specialist

Focus and Duties: Provides strategic, investment, and operational support to align client priorities with fund compliance. Supports boards and investment committees in portfolio growth.

Previous Experience: Formerly with DLA Piper, DWF, and Hamilton Locke, Shannon brings deep expertise in corporate finance law, insurance, dispute resolution and restructuring. Recently served as Senior Commercial Leader at GE Vernova, focusing on renewable energy deals.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Shannon’s experience ensures robust risk management throughout the fund lifecycle, evolving legal strategies to meet TMC’s clients’ needs and aligning financial structures with project delivery.

Hritwik Singh

Position: Junior Accountant

Focus and Duties: Engaged in the provision of accounting and finance services, with a focus on fund accounting for digital assets and private equity, and compliance and fund administration for fund managers.

Previous Experience: Holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Professional Accounting and Finance from The University of Sydney. Experience as a junior accountant at a Sydney based start-up.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Hritwik’s dedication to professional growth in accounting adds value to TMC’s client services, offering reliable financial support as he advances toward full CPA certification.

April Huang

Position: Paralegal

Focus and Duties: Conducts legal research, policy drafting, compliance training, and maintains TMC newsletters, with an interest in sustainability, ESG, and AI.

Previous Experience: Currently in her final semester of LLB at the University of Sydney. Experienced as a peer mentor and intern in corporate law firms in Sydney and Taipei.

Contribution to client success at TMC: April’s strong research skills and focus on sustainability align with TMC’s values, enhancing legal support and policy insights for clients.

Sargun Bhatia

Position: Graduate Legal Practitioner

Focus and Duties: Engages in transactional work with a focus on digital assets, assisting in emerging asset classes and regulatory compliance.

Previous Experience: Graduated with a double degree in Law and Commerce from UNSW. Formerly interned with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and worked with Deloitte in Tax and Legal advisory.

Contribution to client success at TMC: Sargun’s experience in diverse legal settings allows her to navigate complex transactions for TMC’s clients, offering valuable support in digital and regulatory landscapes.

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