Comprehensive Insolvency Support & Guidance

For businesses facing tough times financially.

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Every business hits a rough patch at one point, and it’s okay.

Comprehensive Insolvency Support & Guidance

Mackay Goodwin is a leader among insolvency practitioners for our comprehensive approach to insolvency. We manage the immediate pressures of business insolvency while looking towards long-term recovery, making us the preferred choice to get your business back on track.

Expert Insolvency Solutions

In times of financial uncertainty, knowing the right steps to take can save your business. At Mackay Goodwin, we provide timely and effective insolvency solutions to businesses facing financial distress. If you're dealing with hassling, persistent creditor pressures, daunting ATO notices, or cash flow problems, reaching out to us today can dramatically improve tomorrow’s outcome for your business.

How do I know if it’s time to speak to a professional?

If you are experiencing one or more of the below insolvency indicators, it is best to get in contact with our expert team today.

Why Choose Mackay Goodwin as Your Insolvency Firm?

We strive to put you back on the front foot. Here’s why we’re leaders in business insolvency, Australia-wide:


The first step is the hardest. The next steps?

They may include:

Voluntary Administration

Unsure your business can stay financially afloat? Enabling the company to move forward while distributing money to creditors. Most crucially, it gives you the breathing space and structure to continue trading in a viable way, with a plan to bring your business back to profitability.

Safe Harbour

Providing protection for directors from claims of insolvent trading, as long as they adhere to a formal restructuring plan. At Mackay Goodwin, we’ll guide you through. Working as your restructuring partner, we’ll put a strategy and plan in place for you to follow. Helping your business to strengthen, and succeed.

Creditors Voluntary Liquidation

In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), our ASIC registered liquidators can ease the process on the role of Company Liquidator. Dealing with the formalities of convening shareholders, and facilitating a procedure in which the company is placed into Liquidation. Helping to relieve stress at every stage.


Small Business Restructure

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We understand the stress debt can cause. If your company debt is less than $1 million, we can help alleviate the impact with the Small Business Restructure. Cost-effective, simpler and quicker than Voluntary Administration, it allows small businesses to restructure their debts and remain in control in the process.


Members' Voluntary Liquidation

Eliminate the communication hurdle involved with dissolving a company through a MVL Mackay Goodwin will conduct a review, liquidate your company and distribute any assets to the relevant parties.

Receivership

At Mackay Goodwin, we have significant experience in Receivership appointments and as Agent for Mortgagees. If you’re a Funder, Secured Creditor or Financial Institution adviser, we can help.


We've helped businesses just like yours.

Reducing debt levels by 85%, back to profitability

An electronic security company in Brisbane with clients ranging from small boutiques to international mega-corporations within Australia was experiencing difficulty with their cash flow, so Mackay Goodwin stepped in to help. An 85% reduction in debt got the company through a major trading and cash flow problem.

Turnaround legal expenses into a positive

When an Adelaide building development corporation found itself in a lengthy and protracted legal dispute over a costly project, it found itself unable to trade out the heavy losses it had incurred as a result of the deal. Thanks to a DOCA, restructuring and dispute resolution managed by Mackay Goodwin, the corporation continues to trade today.

A 75% reduction in debt levels saw Melbourne-based company thrive again

When a Melbourne-based earthmoving firm managed to contact Mackay Goodwin over their financial difficulties, they had built up a $280,000 backlog with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Thanks to the advice and actionable solutions of our experts, the firm saw A 75% reduction in tax debt, and it got this earthmoving corporation moving again.

Act Now – Secure Your Business’s Future with Our Insolvency Experts

Don’t give up on your business, and we won’t either. The earlier you act, the more options you have to overcome and rebuild. Whether it’s resolving director penalty notices, navigating bankruptcy, or undertaking liquidation processes, we are here to support you every step of the way. Book a free consultation with our experts today, and take the first step in turning your business around and advancing towards success. In business, some moments are critical. These are the moments Mackay Goodwin is made for.

Corporate Insolvency FAQs

Being charged with insolvent trading is rare, complicated and a costly action. There needs to be strong evidence of insolvent trading. If you are concerned of being charged, it is best to get on the front foot and get expert advice.

If your company is structurally organised as a sole trader, and you are experiencing signs of insolvency. Your options for business debt can be addressed through any personal insolvency paths.

There have been recent legislative changes to help small businesses who are facing financial distress. This includes simplified liquidation and a small business restructure process. Both have been designed for businesses who have liabilities of less than $1 million. Get in contact today to see if you’re eligible.

Meet the people in your team.

At Mackay Goodwin, we have a nationwide team ready to assist you. Our team of qualified professionals, including ASIC registered liquidators are experts at finding solutions for people facing financial difficulties. Located across all major Australian cities, we’re ready to help you in any situation.

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Edwin Narayan

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Edwin is a valuable member of the senior Mackay Goodwin team, with a huge amount of expertise and experience in running a range of different Deed of Company Arrangement proposals, for Administrations across a diverse range of industry sectors, and in all states across Australia.

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