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Solutions for Businesses
On average, 10,000 businesses in Australia experience insolvency per year. Find out how we can help you with our industry leading corporate insolvency services.
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) is an insolvency process where the members or shareholders of a company voluntarily enter into liquidation.
Voluntary Administration
Voluntary Administration is a process where an insolvent company appoints an independent administrator to assess all available options and produce the best resolution for the company and its creditors
Small Business Restructuring
The Small Business Restructuring Process is one of two new formal insolvency appointments introduced by the Federal Government in 2021.
Solutions for Individuals
On average, more than 20,000 individuals enter some type of personal insolvency each year. Find out how we can help you with our personal insolvency services
Bankruptcy
The SV Partners team are experts in all facets of bankruptcy, and we take every care to make the bankruptcy process transparent and manageable for our clients.
Personal Insolvency Agreements
A Personal Insolvency Agreement (also known as Part X or Part 10) is a legally binding agreement between a debtor and creditors to satisfy their debts.
Financial Stress Advice
Financial stress can affect us all, from individuals to the directors of large companies. Find out how we can help you manage the intricacies of your financial stress.
Financial Stress Relating to Companies
With our national presence in metropolitan and regional areas and direct access to Directors across our business, we have the resources to successfully meet the needs of all engagements, including those which extend across borders.
Financial Stress Relating to Individuals
With our national presence in metropolitan and regional areas and direct access to Directors across our business, we have the resources to successfully meet the needs of all engagements, including those which extend across borders.
Latest News
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In recent times we have provided information on the eligibility requirements for a Small Business Restructure (SBR) and our approach to SBRs. In this article, we provide examples of SBRs we have conducted and the outcomes. Prominent Restaurant The restaurant had previously been sold leaving the entity with debts of $924,000. A lump sum contribution
Overview On 8 July 2024, the Attorney-General’s Department announced a series of proposed amendments to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) to ensure Australia’s bankruptcy system is fairer and operates in the best interest of all Australians. These proposed reforms to Australia’s bankruptcy laws were drafted after an extensive roundtable consultation with key stakeholders from various
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Insolvency Statistics (as at 10 November 2024) have observed a recent spike in the past 18 months in Small Business Restructure (SBR) appointments, with the month of October 2024 seeing over 26% of all insolvency appointments in the month being SBR appointments (over 300 appointments for the month). However,
Welcome to our final newsletter for 2024. This article comes to you from our beautiful Sunshine Coast office. In this edition, we highlight what we’ve seen in our industry this year. Happy reading and Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to our friends and valued colleagues. Thank you for entrusting us to assist you
What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a formal process where an individual declares that they are unable to pay their debts. Declaring bankruptcy will provide relief from creditor demands, release you from most debts, and allow you to restart your life with a clean slate. If your application for bankruptcy is accepted, a Trustee takes control
Urgent Expressions of Interest Invited Golden Age Biotech Vic Pty Ltd (ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTED) ACN 608 541 751 (“Golden Age”) Golden Age is a manufacturer of heparin sodium and natural beef casing operating from state of the art leased premises located in Dandenong South, Victoria. Peter Gountzos and Timothy James Brace as Joint and Several Administrators of
What is Liquidation in Australia? Liquidation is the process of concluding a company’s affairs, primarily when it is insolvent or nearing insolvency. This involves selling the company’s assets to repay debts to creditors, employees, and shareholders. The liquidation process can be initiated by the Court, company members, or creditors, and is carried out by a
Bankruptcy has a serious impact on your life. It may also affect your employment and your ability to act as the director of a company during the bankruptcy process. The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) recognises that it’s important to allow a bankrupt individual to continue working and earning an income. While there are certain
My mother always said there was no place for firearms in the home. Rather than acting as a defensive tool, the risk is too high that a gun gets into the wrong hands and the wrong person gets hurt.
Ok, a crude analogy and not well quoted. Perhaps the sledgehammer to crack a nut is closer to the mark, but either way our office is seeing a spate of bankruptcies initiated by debtors.
Are you or your client running a business from leased premises and are in arrears with rent? If so, are you aware that the landlord of a commercial premises is able to change the locks, lock the tenant out of the business premises and proceed to sell the assets located on site to recover rent in arrears?
Recovering unpaid debts is often a challenge. Australia’s financial regulations provide several pathways for creditors to manage and recover debts, one of which is garnishee orders.
In this article we will discuss garnishee orders in detail, including what they are, how they work and how you can manage a garnishee notice as the debtor.
Now, more so than ever before, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) are forcing the hands of directors to decide on the future direction of their company’s affairs.
The current reports are that the ATO is looking to reduce around $50 billion worth of debt, with about $34 billion owing to the tax office by small businesses.
Under instructions from Mr Michael Brennan and Mr David Stimpson of SV Partners as Joint and Several Administrators of Mainscarf Pty Ltd t/as Hansen Constructions NQ. The Administrators are seeking Expressions of Interest for offers to Purchase the entire business as a going concern on an “as-is, where-is” basis, which includes the following: Please complete the attached form in
On 31st January 2024, the Directors of Majestic Cinemas Pty Ltd (VA Appointed) ATF Majestic Cinemas Trust (the Company) appointed Terry van der Velde and Terry Rose of SV Partners as Voluntary Administrators. Majestic Cinemas has initiated a restructuring process by appointing Administrators, aiming to secure a promising future for the business amidst challenges. The
Outcomes for Directors of a Company in LiquidationWhen a company goes into liquidation, directors may face personal liability if found guilty of insolvent trading or breach of duty. This can include being required to pay company debts from personal funds, especially if they’ve acted against creditors’ interests or continued business knowing the company couldn’t meet
Receivership vs Liquidation in AustraliaReceivership and liquidation are distinct processes for addressing financial distress in companies. Receivership allows a company to operate under the management of a receiver to repay creditors, preserving some control for the company’s owners. In contrast, liquidation marks the company’s end by selling off assets to settle debts, completely removing the
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