External Administration, Liquidation, Voluntary Administration, Receivership

Our firm has developed a reputation for delivering prompt, strategic, and outcome-focused solutions tailored to corporate clients confronting financial distress. Since 2006, we have supported businesses of all sizes through every phase of insolvency, recognising the unique intersection of legal acumen and commercial pragmatism this area demands.

Our firm assists company directors, shareholders, creditors, and insolvency practitioners in navigating the complex statutory framework under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Our services span the full suite of insolvency processes, including:

• Advising on and structuring security interests.
• Representing parties in unfair preference and voidable transaction litigation.
• Preparing and negotiating deeds of company arrangement (DOCA).
• Providing strategic counsel for proxy disputes and the conduct of creditors’ meetings.
• Enforcing rights and entitlements of administrators, liquidators, and secured creditors.
• Managing public examinations and applications relating to the appointment or removal of external administrators.

In external administration, we guide companies and stakeholders through voluntary administration and receivership. In voluntary administration, our objective is to work alongside appointed administrators to investigate the company’s affairs and explore restructuring or DOCA options, providing a breathing space from creditor claims and aiming, where possible, for the company’s survival or a better return for creditors than an immediate liquidation. When recovery is not viable, we facilitate the orderly liquidation of company assets, ensuring the process complies with legal priorities and regulatory requirements and that creditor rights are preserved.

In litigation, we represent clients in disputes arising from alleged insolvent transactions, mismanagement by directors, and creditor claims, leveraging our deep understanding of both local and broader regulatory environments. We advise insolvency practitioners on their statutory obligations and regularly appear in court applications for the appointment or removal of liquidators and resolutions of complex legal issues arising in insolvency administrations.

A key point of distinction for Cronin Miller Litigation is our commitment to achieving cost-effective, commercially sensible resolutions that allow businesses and stakeholders to move forward. Our experience means we are adept at resolving matters swiftly, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, and our in-depth knowledge of the Gold Coast’s commercial and legal landscape ensures practical, relevant advice.

In summary, Cronin Miller Litigation is dedicated to guiding clients through the difficulties of corporate insolvency with clarity, efficiency, and unwavering commitment to both legal excellence and commercial outcomes. Our holistic approach ensures clients receive timely advice tailored to their specific needs and the evolving dynamics of corporate insolvency law.