Corporate Insolvency

Strategic solutions for businesses facing financial distress, restructuring, or closure.

Corporate insolvency occurs when a company can no longer meet its financial obligations. Whether triggered by cash flow issues, legal action from creditors, or voluntary decisions by directors, navigating corporate insolvency requires deep technical expertise and commercial insight.

At The Ruhe Group, we guide directors, creditors, lenders, and legal representatives through complex insolvency processes with precision and care. Our services include liquidation, voluntary administration, receiverships, and secured creditor support, all delivered with strict legal compliance and a results-oriented mindset. We help businesses restructure where possible—or exit responsibly when necessary—while protecting stakeholder interests every step of the way.

  • Company directors and owners navigating insolvency risks

  • Secured and unsecured creditors seeking debt recovery solutions

  • Legal advisors representing financially distressed businesses

  • Lenders and financiers managing enforcement or pre-enforcement reviews

  • Shareholders and stakeholders requiring advice on corporate closure

Who It’s For

Common Scenarios

  • Your company is insolvent and cannot pay its debts

  • You want to appoint an administrator to explore rescue options

  • A creditor has initiated court action to wind up your company

  • You need to assess solvency and develop a commercial exit strategy

  • You’re a lender preparing to exercise power of sale or enforcement rights

Our Services

Liquidation

We manage all forms of company liquidation, providing transparent, compliant, and strategic solutions:

  • Court Liquidation: Appointed by the court after a creditor’s application to wind up an insolvent company.

  • Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL): Initiated by directors when the business is insolvent and unable to continue operating.

  • Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL): Used for solvent companies wishing to wind up affairs in an orderly, tax-effective way.

Our experienced team conduct investigations, realise assets, and ensure equitable distribution to creditors.

Voluntary Administration

This formal process offers financially distressed companies the chance to restructure, resolve creditor issues, and avoid liquidation where possible. We manage every stage—from appointment to creditor reporting—helping achieve a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) or other viable outcomes. Our goal is to preserve business value, protect employment, and ensure compliance with Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act.

Receiverships & Secured Creditor Support

We act as private or court-appointed receivers and receivers/managers, helping lenders recover debts efficiently while preserving asset value. Our team swiftly stabilises operations, investigates asset positions, and manages realisations in line with legal obligations and creditor priorities.

Mortgagee-in-Possession Sales

The Ruhe Group conducts full-service sales processes for lenders exercising power of sale under mortgage. We secure properties, appoint agents, manage maintenance, and ensure compliant and commercially sound disposal of assets.

Pre-Enforcement Reviews & Advisory

Before taking enforcement action, lenders rely on us to assess security positions, conduct solvency reviews, and plan recovery strategies that minimise risk. Our advisory service helps you make timely, informed, and compliant decisions.

 FAQs

  • Liquidation winds up the company and sells assets to repay debts. Voluntary administration provides an opportunity to restructure the business and avoid liquidation.

  • Yes. Directors can initiate voluntary administration or CVL if the company is insolvent or in financial distress.

  • Employees may be terminated or retained depending on the situation. Certain entitlements are prioritised during asset distribution.

  • They may appoint a receiver or enforce security over assets. We help manage this process efficiently and legally.

  • No. Voluntary administration or informal turnaround strategies may provide better alternatives depending on the circumstances.

Facing Corporate Insolvency?

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Facing Corporate Insolvency? Let's Talk!

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