Protecting creditor rights while preserving value.

We act for secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, suppliers, and other stakeholders in insolvency scenarios. Our team helps clients navigate the complex interplay of enforcement rights and commercial relationships to achieve practical outcomes.

We act for clients in matters involving:

• Enforcing security interests and loan covenants
• Preparing and lodging proofs of debt
• Advising on creditor priorities and competing claims
• Representing creditors in insolvency proceedings and creditors’ meetings
• Negotiating payment arrangements and debt recovery strategies

We work to protect our clients’ entitlements and maximize recovery in even the most complex insolvency processes.

Enabling business rescue and creditor cooperation.

We advise on the use of DOCAs and creditor compromises as tools to rescue viable businesses while satisfying creditor claims. Our approach is commercially focused and aimed at balancing stakeholder interests.

Our work includes:

• Structuring and drafting DOCAs and creditor compromise proposals
• Advising on voting thresholds and creditor engagement
• Acting for deed proponents, administrators, or creditors
• Ensuring compliance with Corporations Act requirements
• Managing implementation and exit strategies

We guide stakeholders through the DOCA process with strategic clarity – ensuring agreements are workable, compliant, and aligned with commercial objectives.

Helping directors navigate their obligations under financial pressure.

Directors face increased scrutiny and personal risk during periods of financial distress. We provide clear, commercial advice to help directors meet their legal obligations while managing exposure.

We regularly advise directors on:

• Insolvent trading risks and defense’s
• Eligibility for safe harbour protection
• Responding to statutory demands and director penalty notices
• Board decision-making frameworks and documentation
• Personal guarantees and indemnities

We help directors make confident decisions during times of financial uncertainty – ensuring risks are managed and responsibilities fulfilled.

Partnering with insolvency professionals to manage legal complexity.

We support administrators, liquidators, and receivers with legal advice throughout their appointments, ensuring regulatory compliance and commercial efficiency.

Our services include:

• Advising on appointment validity and creditor communications
• Pursuing recovery actions, including unfair preferences and voidable transactions
• Advising on asset realization, retention of title claims, and secured property
• Acting in litigation, examinations, and public examinations under the Corporations Act
• Preparing court applications and statutory reports

We work seamlessly with insolvency professionals to navigate legal roadblocks and achieve strong outcomes for stakeholders.

Helping businesses regain control through structured turnaround planning.

We develop bespoke restructuring strategies that give distressed businesses the best chance of recovery while managing exposure to creditors and regulatory risks.

We assist clients with:

• Negotiating with financiers, landlords, and major creditors
• Implementing informal workouts and standstill agreements
• Advising on recapitalization and capital raising
• Structuring refinancing and intercreditor arrangements
• Preparing for and advising on safe harbour protections

We support businesses through periods of uncertainty – ensuring strategies are practical, protective, and commercially viable.

Clear, practical guidance for formal insolvency appointments.

We act for companies, directors, creditors, and insolvency practitioners across all types of formal appointments. Our focus is on ensuring compliant, value-preserving processes.

Our expertise includes:

• Advising on the benefits and consequences of different insolvency options
• Preparing resolutions, appointment documents, and court materials
• Managing stakeholder communications and creditors’ meetings
• Advising on asset sales, investigations, and priority disputes
• Supporting litigation and recovery efforts during appointments

We help clients move through formal insolvency processes with confidence – ensuring obligations are met and commercial goals remain in sight.