Get Expert Legal Help with Insolvency & Recovery
Our commercial team understands the pressures of financial distress. We help businesses, creditors, and insolvency professionals manage risk, assert rights, and move forward with confidence.
Contract Drafting & Advice
We prepare and review construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements—ensuring terms protect your interests from day one.
Contract Administration & Project Support
We assist with progress claims, extensions of time, notices of delay, and other legal documentation—keeping projects legally compliant and moving forward.
Construction Disputes
From early-stage mediation to full hearings in the NSW Supreme Court, we represent your interests every step of the way.
Security of Payment Claims (NSW)
We prepare and respond to payment claims and adjudication applications under the SOP Act—ensuring quick resolution and enforceable outcomes.
Why Choose Us ?
STRATEGIC INSOLVENCY ADVICE
We assess your position—whether as director, creditor, or stakeholder—and provide a clear plan to protect your rights and obligations
CREDITOR RECOVERY SUPPORT
We act for creditors to issue statutory demands, pursue recovery actions, and enforce judgments swiftly and effectively.
SAFE HARBOUR & DIRECTOR PROTECTION
We advise directors on Safe Harbour eligibility and help reduce personal exposure to insolvent trading claims.
EXPERT LITIGATION & RESOLUTION
We handle complex insolvency disputes—from unfair preference claims to contested winding-up applications—in all relevant courts and jurisdictions.
Outcome-Focused Recovery
01
We tailor our approach to suit your recovery goals—whether that's liquidation, negotiation, or enforcement.
Practical, Risk-Aware Legal Guidance
02
We don’t just explain the law—we help you apply it strategically to your situation.
Commercially Minded Legal Support
03
We work to protect your business reputation, maximise recovery, and limit unnecessary costs or delays.
More About Commercial Property Transactions
Property law ensures that buying, selling, or leasing commercial real estate is legally sound, risk-managed, and aligned with your business goals. Here’s what you need to know:
Tailored Contract Advice
We review and negotiate commercial agreements to ensure the terms align with your objectives—protecting you from unfavourable clauses and commercial risk.
End-to-End Settlement Management
From liaising with lenders to managing document execution and transfer, we ensure nothing falls through the cracks at settlement.
Cost Certainty
With fixed-fee pricing and transparent scope, you know exactly what you're paying for—no hidden extras, no ambiguity.
Title Investigations & Land Use Checks
We uncover zoning restrictions, easements, and encumbrances that could impact operations—ensuring you acquire a property that fits your business plan.
Tax, Duty & Regulatory Guidance
We clarify your obligations around stamp duty, GST, and local council regulations—so you stay compliant and avoid costly missteps.
Strategic Risk Protection
We identify and resolve red flags early—whether it’s a lease issue, structural risk, or planning constraint—so you can move forward with confidence.
Protecting Your Business
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we help businesses and creditors navigate insolvency with strategic clarity and legal precision. Whether you're a director concerned about liability, a creditor seeking recovery, or a liquidator pursuing claims—we protect your commercial interests through expert legal action and practical guidance.
More About Commercial Insolvency
Insolvency is not just about shutting down—it's about understanding the legal landscape and making informed, timely decisions. Here's what matters:
Voluntary Administration & Restructuring
We guide directors and businesses through voluntary administration with the aim of preserving operations and proposing deeds of company arrangement (DOCAs).
Liquidation
Whether voluntary or court-ordered, we represent directors, creditors, and liquidators in all stages—from appointment to finalisation.
Receivership
We assist secured creditors with enforcement, and advise borrowers on their rights during asset management and sales.
Director & Guarantor Risks
We protect directors against personal claims and advise guarantors on their exposure in both corporate and personal insolvency contexts.
Enforcement & Recovery
We act fast to recover debts through statutory demands, garnishee orders, writs, and court proceedings.
Asset Protection & Clawbacks
We help liquidators pursue voidable transaction claims and defend clients from unfair preference or undervalue allegations.
5 Tips for Navigating Insolvency
ACT EARLY
The earlier you seek legal advice, the more options are available—especially for directors under pressure.
"Our mission is to guide businesses and creditors through financial distress with decisive action and smart legal protection."
01
We believe insolvency doesn't mean the end—it’s about preserving value, mitigating loss, and resolving disputes efficiently.
02
From restructuring advice to winding-up proceedings, we work closely with directors, creditors, and insolvency professionals to deliver clear, outcome-focused legal solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does an insolvency lawyer do?
Do I need legal advice if my business is insolvent?
What is voluntary administration?
What is the difference between liquidation and receivership?
Can directors be held personally liable for company debts?
What is a voidable transaction?
How are insolvency disputes resolved?
Contruction
Disputes over estate property development, maintenance, or renovation? We resolve inheritance-related construction conflicts between beneficiaries, executors, and third parties.
Insolvency
Worried an estate lacks funds to meet debts or claims? We assist in navigating insolvent estates, balancing creditor rights with fair beneficiary entitlements.
Director & Shareholder Disputes
When a deceased held business interests, disputes often arise. We help executors, shareholders, and family members resolve company-related estate entitlements clearly and fairly.
Get Expert Legal Help with Insolvency & Recovery
Our commercial team understands the pressures of financial distress. We help businesses, creditors, and insolvency professionals manage risk, assert rights, and move forward with confidence.
Contract Drafting & Advice
We prepare and review construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements—ensuring terms protect your interests from day one.
Contract Administration & Project Support
We assist with progress claims, extensions of time, notices of delay, and other legal documentation—keeping projects legally compliant and moving forward.
Construction Disputes
From early-stage mediation to full hearings in the NSW Supreme Court, we represent your interests every step of the way.
Security of Payment Claims (NSW)
We prepare and respond to payment claims and adjudication applications under the SOP Act—ensuring quick resolution and enforceable outcomes.
Why Choose Us ?
STRATEGIC INSOLVENCY ADVICE
We assess your position—whether as director, creditor, or stakeholder—and provide a clear plan to protect your rights and obligations
CREDITOR RECOVERY SUPPORT
We act for creditors to issue statutory demands, pursue recovery actions, and enforce judgments swiftly and effectively.
SAFE HARBOUR & DIRECTOR PROTECTION
We advise directors on Safe Harbour eligibility and help reduce personal exposure to insolvent trading claims.
EXPERT LITIGATION & RESOLUTION
We handle complex insolvency disputes—from unfair preference claims to contested winding-up applications—in all relevant courts and jurisdictions.
Outcome-Focused Recovery
01
We tailor our approach to suit your recovery goals—whether that's liquidation, negotiation, or enforcement.
Practical, Risk-Aware Legal Guidance
02
We don’t just explain the law—we help you apply it strategically to your situation.
Commercially Minded Legal Support
03
We work to protect your business reputation, maximise recovery, and limit unnecessary costs or delays.
More About Commercial Property Transactions
Property law ensures that buying, selling, or leasing commercial real estate is legally sound, risk-managed, and aligned with your business goals. Here’s what you need to know:
Tailored Contract Advice
We review and negotiate commercial agreements to ensure the terms align with your objectives—protecting you from unfavourable clauses and commercial risk.
End-to-End Settlement Management
From liaising with lenders to managing document execution and transfer, we ensure nothing falls through the cracks at settlement.
Cost Certainty
With fixed-fee pricing and transparent scope, you know exactly what you're paying for—no hidden extras, no ambiguity.
Title Investigations & Land Use Checks
We uncover zoning restrictions, easements, and encumbrances that could impact operations—ensuring you acquire a property that fits your business plan.
Tax, Duty & Regulatory Guidance
We clarify your obligations around stamp duty, GST, and local council regulations—so you stay compliant and avoid costly missteps.
Strategic Risk Protection
We identify and resolve red flags early—whether it’s a lease issue, structural risk, or planning constraint—so you can move forward with confidence.
Protecting Your Business
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we help businesses and creditors navigate insolvency with strategic clarity and legal precision. Whether you're a director concerned about liability, a creditor seeking recovery, or a liquidator pursuing claims—we protect your commercial interests through expert legal action and practical guidance.
More About Commercial Insolvency
Insolvency is not just about shutting down—it's about understanding the legal landscape and making informed, timely decisions. Here's what matters:
Voluntary Administration & Restructuring
We guide directors and businesses through voluntary administration with the aim of preserving operations and proposing deeds of company arrangement (DOCAs).
Liquidation
Whether voluntary or court-ordered, we represent directors, creditors, and liquidators in all stages—from appointment to finalisation.
Receivership
We assist secured creditors with enforcement, and advise borrowers on their rights during asset management and sales.
Director & Guarantor Risks
We protect directors against personal claims and advise guarantors on their exposure in both corporate and personal insolvency contexts.
Enforcement & Recovery
We act fast to recover debts through statutory demands, garnishee orders, writs, and court proceedings.
Asset Protection & Clawbacks
We help liquidators pursue voidable transaction claims and defend clients from unfair preference or undervalue allegations.
5 Tips for Navigating Insolvency
ACT EARLY
The earlier you seek legal advice, the more options are available—especially for directors under pressure.
"Our mission is to guide businesses and creditors through financial distress with decisive action and smart legal protection."
01
We believe insolvency doesn't mean the end—it’s about preserving value, mitigating loss, and resolving disputes efficiently.
02
From restructuring advice to winding-up proceedings, we work closely with directors, creditors, and insolvency professionals to deliver clear, outcome-focused legal solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does an insolvency lawyer do?
Do I need legal advice if my business is insolvent?
What is voluntary administration?
What is the difference between liquidation and receivership?
Can directors be held personally liable for company debts?
What is a voidable transaction?
How are insolvency disputes resolved?
Contruction
Disputes over estate property development, maintenance, or renovation? We resolve inheritance-related construction conflicts between beneficiaries, executors, and third parties.
Insolvency
Worried an estate lacks funds to meet debts or claims? We assist in navigating insolvent estates, balancing creditor rights with fair beneficiary entitlements.
Director & Shareholder Disputes
When a deceased held business interests, disputes often arise. We help executors, shareholders, and family members resolve company-related estate entitlements clearly and fairly.
Get Expert Legal Help with Insolvency & Recovery
Our commercial team understands the pressures of financial distress. We help businesses, creditors, and insolvency professionals manage risk, assert rights, and move forward with confidence.
Contract Drafting & Advice
We prepare and review construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements—ensuring terms protect your interests from day one.
Contract Administration & Project Support
We assist with progress claims, extensions of time, notices of delay, and other legal documentation—keeping projects legally compliant and moving forward.
Construction Disputes
From early-stage mediation to full hearings in the NSW Supreme Court, we represent your interests every step of the way.
Security of Payment Claims (NSW)
We prepare and respond to payment claims and adjudication applications under the SOP Act—ensuring quick resolution and enforceable outcomes.
Why Choose Us ?
STRATEGIC INSOLVENCY ADVICE
We assess your position—whether as director, creditor, or stakeholder—and provide a clear plan to protect your rights and obligations
CREDITOR RECOVERY SUPPORT
We act for creditors to issue statutory demands, pursue recovery actions, and enforce judgments swiftly and effectively.
SAFE HARBOUR & DIRECTOR PROTECTION
We advise directors on Safe Harbour eligibility and help reduce personal exposure to insolvent trading claims.
EXPERT LITIGATION & RESOLUTION
We handle complex insolvency disputes—from unfair preference claims to contested winding-up applications—in all relevant courts and jurisdictions.
Outcome-Focused Recovery
01
We tailor our approach to suit your recovery goals—whether that's liquidation, negotiation, or enforcement.
Practical, Risk-Aware Legal Guidance
02
We don’t just explain the law—we help you apply it strategically to your situation.
Commercially Minded Legal Support
03
We work to protect your business reputation, maximise recovery, and limit unnecessary costs or delays.
More About Commercial Property Transactions
Property law ensures that buying, selling, or leasing commercial real estate is legally sound, risk-managed, and aligned with your business goals. Here’s what you need to know:
Tailored Contract Advice
We review and negotiate commercial agreements to ensure the terms align with your objectives—protecting you from unfavourable clauses and commercial risk.
End-to-End Settlement Management
From liaising with lenders to managing document execution and transfer, we ensure nothing falls through the cracks at settlement.
Cost Certainty
With fixed-fee pricing and transparent scope, you know exactly what you're paying for—no hidden extras, no ambiguity.
Title Investigations & Land Use Checks
We uncover zoning restrictions, easements, and encumbrances that could impact operations—ensuring you acquire a property that fits your business plan.
Tax, Duty & Regulatory Guidance
We clarify your obligations around stamp duty, GST, and local council regulations—so you stay compliant and avoid costly missteps.
Strategic Risk Protection
We identify and resolve red flags early—whether it’s a lease issue, structural risk, or planning constraint—so you can move forward with confidence.
Protecting Your Business
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we help businesses and creditors navigate insolvency with strategic clarity and legal precision. Whether you're a director concerned about liability, a creditor seeking recovery, or a liquidator pursuing claims—we protect your commercial interests through expert legal action and practical guidance.
More About Commercial Insolvency
Insolvency is not just about shutting down—it's about understanding the legal landscape and making informed, timely decisions. Here's what matters:
Voluntary Administration & Restructuring
We guide directors and businesses through voluntary administration with the aim of preserving operations and proposing deeds of company arrangement (DOCAs).
Liquidation
Whether voluntary or court-ordered, we represent directors, creditors, and liquidators in all stages—from appointment to finalisation.
Receivership
We assist secured creditors with enforcement, and advise borrowers on their rights during asset management and sales.
Director & Guarantor Risks
We protect directors against personal claims and advise guarantors on their exposure in both corporate and personal insolvency contexts.
Enforcement & Recovery
We act fast to recover debts through statutory demands, garnishee orders, writs, and court proceedings.
Asset Protection & Clawbacks
We help liquidators pursue voidable transaction claims and defend clients from unfair preference or undervalue allegations.
5 Tips for Navigating Insolvency
ACT EARLY
The earlier you seek legal advice, the more options are available—especially for directors under pressure.
"Our mission is to guide businesses and creditors through financial distress with decisive action and smart legal protection."
01
We believe insolvency doesn't mean the end—it’s about preserving value, mitigating loss, and resolving disputes efficiently.
02
From restructuring advice to winding-up proceedings, we work closely with directors, creditors, and insolvency professionals to deliver clear, outcome-focused legal solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does an insolvency lawyer do?
Do I need legal advice if my business is insolvent?
What is voluntary administration?
What is the difference between liquidation and receivership?
Can directors be held personally liable for company debts?
What is a voidable transaction?
How are insolvency disputes resolved?
Contruction
Disputes over estate property development, maintenance, or renovation? We resolve inheritance-related construction conflicts between beneficiaries, executors, and third parties.
Insolvency
Worried an estate lacks funds to meet debts or claims? We assist in navigating insolvent estates, balancing creditor rights with fair beneficiary entitlements.
Director & Shareholder Disputes
When a deceased held business interests, disputes often arise. We help executors, shareholders, and family members resolve company-related estate entitlements clearly and fairly.