Corporate Insolvency
Protecting directors and preserving businesses through financial distress
We understand what you are going through
If you are here, your company is likely under serious financial pressure. You may be struggling to pay debts as they fall due, fielding calls from creditors, or worried about your personal exposure as a director. The weight of that responsibility is enormous — and the consequences of getting it wrong are severe. You need a clear-headed team that has been through this before.
How we help
We are specialist insolvency lawyers. This is all we do, and we have been doing it for over two decades. We help directors navigate voluntary administration, deeds of company arrangement (DOCA), liquidation, and safe harbour provisions with speed and precision. Our focus is always on protecting you from personal liability while finding the most commercially sensible path forward for the business — whether that means restructuring, trading out, or winding up in an orderly fashion.
What we do
Specialist expertise across every aspect of corporate insolvency.
Voluntary Administration
Protect your business while restructuring debts and exploring viable recovery paths.
DOCA Negotiation
Negotiate and implement binding creditor agreements that keep your business intact.
Liquidation
Manage voluntary or court-ordered wind-ups with clarity and legal precision.
Receivership Advisory
Advise secured creditors and receivers on asset recovery and enforcement rights.
Safe Harbour Protection
Shield directors from insolvent trading claims while executing a turnaround plan.
Director Liability Advice
Understand and mitigate your personal exposure before insolvency takes hold.
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Is this service right for you?
- Companies unable to pay debts as they fall due
- Directors facing personal liability concerns
- Businesses needing restructuring to survive
- Creditors seeking orderly wind-up
What sets us apart
- Director protection is our primary focus — we safeguard you from personal liability
- Rapid response in crisis — we move quickly because the situation demands it
- Cross-industry experience spanning construction, retail, hospitality, and professional services
- Practical, commercial advice — not academic theory
- Strong relationships with insolvency practitioners and restructuring professionals
How we work with you
Confidential Assessment
We assess your company's financial position, identify your exposure, and explain your obligations under the Corporations Act.
Options Analysis
We map out every available option — safe harbour, voluntary administration, DOCA, receivership, or liquidation — and explain the consequences of each.
Strategy & Execution
We develop and implement the chosen strategy, managing creditors, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the process.
Director Protection
We ensure your personal position is protected at every stage, including defence against insolvent trading claims.
“Couldn't be happier with the services from the entire team at Hilton Bradley. We have been referring accounts to them since they began and have been seeing great returns on our outstanding accounts, therefore we look forward to working with Hilton Bradley Lawyers for the foreseeable future.”
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Ready to discuss your situation?
Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation conversation about how we can help.