Debt Recovery
Debt Recovery for Creditors
At Cronin Miller Litigation, we help businesses and individuals recover money owed to them in the fastest and most costeffective way possible. As a specialist commercial litigation firm based on the Gold Coast, we understand the commercial pressure unpaid debts create and focus on practical strategies that maximise recovery while minimising disruption to your business.
Our Debt Recovery Services
We offer a full range of debt recovery services for Queenslandbased and interstate creditors of all sizes.
- Preparing and issuing tailored letters of demand, including followup negotiations to resolve matters early where appropriate.
- Drafting and serving statutory demands under the Corporations Act where corporate debtors fail to pay undisputed debts.
- Preparing subcontractors’ charges and payment claims under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) for constructionrelated debts.
- Issuing and serving notices of default under lease, franchise and other commercial agreements, and delivering all relevant notices to tenants, including under the Retail Shop Leases Act.
- Advising on residential tenancy debts and arrears under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act.
- Handling small debt recovery matters through the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), including preparation of applications and related documents.
- Commencing and conducting debt recovery proceedings in all Queensland courts, including the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts.
- Enforcing judgments, including through enforcement warrants and insolvency processes where appropriate.
Who We Act For
Our team regularly acts for commercial claimants across a broad range of industries on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.
- Small to medium businesses seeking recovery of unpaid invoices and accounts.
- Landlords, franchisors and commercial property owners seeking to enforce leases, licences and franchise agreements.
- Builders, subcontractors and suppliers in construction disputes involving unpaid progress claims and variations.
- Insolvency practitioners and other professional advisers requiring litigation support in debt recovery and related proceedings.
Our Approach and Philosophy
If you are owed money, you want it recovered for the least amount of money and in the shortest possible time, and that philosophy underpins everything we do. We assess the commercial merits early, give clear, outcomefocused advice and recommend the most efficient path—whether that is a firmly worded demand, negotiated settlement or immediate court or tribunal proceedings.
Because we are a specialist commercial litigation firm, we can manage straightforward recoveries and complex, highvalue disputes, including matters involving insolvency, competing creditor claims and crossborder issues. Our lawyers combine deep knowledge of Queensland debt recovery procedures with practical understanding of the local business environment, allowing us to align your recovery strategy with your broader commercial objectives.
Why Choose Cronin Miller Litigation?
Your debt recovery page can also highlight the firm’s experience and recognition.
- Specialist commercial litigation and debt recovery focus, with partners who have practised in these areas for more than 20 years.
- Proven experience in corporate disputes, insolvency and enforcement, allowing you to escalate matters swiftly where necessary.
- Local Gold Coast presence with the capability to act for clients across Queensland and interstate.
- Commitment to building longterm relationships so that we understand your business, your risk profile and your appetite for litigation.
Contact Cronin Miller Litigation
If you are owed money and need clear, commercially sensible advice on how best to recover it, contact Cronin Miller Litigation to discuss your options. Our team can review your circumstances, outline available strategies and provide an upfront estimate of likely costs and timeframes so you can make an informed decision about your next steps.