Our services
Voluntary Administration
The voluntary administration regime is designed to create an administration which maximises the chances of a business, or part of a business, continuing in operation, or results in creditors receiving a better return than would result from an immediate liquidation. It is generally initiated by the board of directors and offers a flexible range of outcomes for the company and creditors alike. The voluntary administration regime is designed to create an administration which maximises the chances of a business, or part of a business, continuing in operation, or results in creditors receiving a better return than would result from an immediate liquidation.
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Liquidation
Liquidation is the process whereby the assets of a corporation are realised in an orderly manner and the proceeds distributed among creditors of the company in satisfaction of their claims against the company. Any surplus funds are returned to members. On finalisation of the liquidation process, the company is deregistered and consequently ceases to exist.
Bankruptcy
If a person (the "debtor") is unable to pay their debts and cannot come to suitable repayment arrangements with their creditors, they may voluntarily petition to become bankrupt.
Creditors can also apply to the court to make the debtor bankrupt if they can satisfy the court that they owe them money above a minimum amount. Creditors must have already served a Bankruptcy Notice on the debtor to apply to the court to make such an order.
Insolvency & Commercial advice
Our insolvency experience is vast and there is no doubt we can assist in all insolvency related and commercial matters including:​
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Partnership and Shareholder disputes
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Trustee under the Conveyancing Act
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Court-appointed Liquidations and Receiverships
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Personal Insolvency
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Family Law matters
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Commercial common sense!
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Controllers,
Receivers and Agents for the Mortgagee
Generally, a controller will be appointed by a secured creditor under the provisions of a charge or mortgage and can include Receivers, Receivers and Managers or Agents for the Mortgagee.
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PIA (Part X) Agreements
Part X of the Bankruptcy Act provides a process by which a debtor may make a proposal to their creditors which they consider and vote upon at a formal meeting. It is an alternative to bankruptcy.
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