Corporate Insolvency Services & Advice

Corporate insolvency is rarely straightforward, and no two situations are alike. So at HM Advisory, we start with an understanding of where your business is, what matters to you and what options are available. With practical guidance, the path forward becomes clearer.

Our Corporate Insolvency Services Include:

We work with businesses across construction, property, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, transport, agribusiness and technology. Our corporate insolvency services include:

Voluntary Administration

Sometimes a business just needs space to breathe. Voluntary administration pauses creditor action while an independent administrator works carefully through every available option, whether that leads to Restructuring, a Deed of Company Arrangement, or another path entirely.

Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)

An MVL offers a structured, tax-effective and fully compliant way to bring solvent companies to a close, thoughtfully and on your terms.

Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)

When the time has come to wind up, a CVL offers a structured, respectful way forward. This corporate insolvency option supports directors in meeting their obligations while ensuring all creditors are treated with fairness.

Deed Of Company Arrangement (DOCA)

A DOCA allows a viable business to reach a formal agreement with creditors and keep moving forward. It is a considered way to protect what you have built while working through debt responsibly.

Receiver And Manager Appointments

We work alongside secured creditors and key stakeholders with diligence and care. Our focus is on protecting assets and achieving the most considered outcome for everyone involved.

Court Liquidation

Court-ordered wind-ups come with their own complexity. We manage them with the thoroughness, transparency and personal attention they deserve, keeping all parties informed and the process moving forward.

Simplified Liquidation

For small businesses that have reached the end of the road, Simplified Liquidation offers a more manageable way forward. Designed to reduce cost and complexity, it allows directors to wind up with clarity and care, without unnecessary burden.

Why choose HM Advisory for corporate insolvency?

A restructure-first insolvency firm

Our leadership team is deeply committed to preserving value where possible. When a business can be saved, we are prepared to work creatively, decisively and collaboratively to achieve that result.

The HM approach 

Our firm is right-sized to manage complex corporate appointments while retaining the personal involvement and responsiveness of a smaller practice. Directors and advisors deal directly with senior practitioners, so you can rely on expert support. 

Clear advice when it matters most

Our role is to remove uncertainty, explain your options in plain terms and help you make informed decisions with confidence. Every engagement is tailored to the specific financial, operational and personal circumstances involved. 

National reach, local focus 

HM Advisory operates across Australia, supporting businesses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and the Gold Coast. Wherever you are located, you will receive the same senior-led, hands-on support and commercially focused advice.

Speak with a corporate insolvency expert

Early advice often opens more pathways. If pressure is building, a confidential discussion can make a meaningful difference. Our team is ready to help, without any obligation. 

 

Book a consultation today. We’re here to help you assess viability, protect your business and determine the right path forward with clarity and confidence.

FAQs

When should I speak to a business insolvency specialist?

It’s best to speak with a specialist as soon as cash flow pressure, creditor demands or ATO arrears arise. Reaching out early is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and your business. The sooner we connect, the more corporate insolvency options are likely to be available to you.

Potentially. Our business insolvency specialists focus on viability first. We’ll always start with finding the right path forward. 

 

Whether through creditor negotiation, cash flow stabilisation, or a formal process such as Voluntary Administration or Small Business Restructuring, we will work diligently to find the right solution for your situation.

Yes. Corporate insolvency advisors regularly engage with the ATO on tax arrears, payment arrangements, Director Penalty Notices and superannuation obligations. Early engagement can help manage exposure, reduce enforcement action and create breathing space while longer-term solutions are explored.

Costs vary depending on complexity and urgency. Your first conversation with us is always free and completely confidential. We believe everyone deserves access to honest, considered advice when they need it most. And in our experience, reaching out early almost always leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.

Corporate insolvency is not a single outcome. It is a range of formal options available when a business can no longer meet its financial obligations. These include Restructuring, Formal Creditor Agreements and Liquidation. At HM Advisory, we take the time to understand your situation before any path is recommended.

Yes. Insolvency is a financial position. It describes a point when a business can no longer pay its debts as they fall due. Liquidation is one formal response to that position. It is not the only option available, and at HM Advisory it is never our starting point.

We listen first. We take the time to understand your situation, your business and what matters most to you. From there, we walk you through every option available and give you an honest, considered view on the best path forward.

We are here to help

If a business you’re involved with may require our services, please feel free to contact us for an initial consultation – this is free of charge and without obligation.

Victoria

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Melbourne VIC 3000

PO Box 117
Collins Street West VIC 8007

T (03) 8866 7600
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Western Australia

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16 Victoria Avenue Perth WA 6000

PO Box 6243
East Perth WA 6892

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Queensland

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Brisbane QLD 4000

 

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George Street Brisbane QLD 4000

 

T (07) 3129 0438

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New South Wales

Level 2, 263 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

 

PO Box R1644, 

Royal Exchange

NSW 1255

 

T (02) 8270 6900

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