Strategic guidance for rebuilding your business

Facing financial distress can be daunting, but with our Business Rescue & Restructuring services, you gain clear direction and partner‑level expertise. We work closely with management, creditors and stakeholders to stabilise your operations, craft viable rescue plans and steer your company back to health.

Our support includes:

1. Assessment & viability review:

   
   

• Analysing financial statements, operational structures and market conditions to determine the feasibility of rescue versus liquidation.

• Advising directors on their duties under the Companies Act and business‑rescue regulations.

• Recommending immediate steps to protect assets and preserve value.

2. Business‑rescue plan development:

• Collaborating with management and business‑rescue practitioners to draft comprehensive restructuring strategies and rescue plans.

• Addressing operational, financial and legal challenges to ensure sustainable recovery.

• Preparing communications for employees, creditors and the court.

3. Creditor negotiations & stakeholder engagement:

• Facilitating negotiations with secured and unsecured creditors to achieve moratoriums, debt compromises or reorganised payment terms.

• Liaising with business‑rescue practitioners, shareholders and employees to build consensus and transparency.

• Handling objections and disputes that may arise during the process.

4. Post‑commencement finance & investment:

• Advising on securing post‑commencement finance and structuring new investment or asset sales.

• Drafting and negotiating agreements with lenders and investors.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and shareholder approvals.

5. Court applications & compliance:

• Preparing all necessary documentation and court applications for business rescue, including urgent applications if needed.

• Assisting with regulatory filings and compliance throughout the rescue period.

• Representing your company in litigation that may arise during rescue proceedings.

6. Implementation & monitoring::

• Overseeing the implementation of the rescue plan and providing ongoing legal advice during execution.

• Monitoring financial performance and compliance milestones.

• Advising on modifications to the plan as circumstances evolve.

  
  

7. Liquidation & winding down:

• If rescue proves unviable, advising on liquidation strategies to preserve value and protect directors against personal liability.

• Managing creditor claims and asset distribution in accordance with insolvency laws.

  
  

Benefits for clients:

• Maximise recovery potential by exploring all viable options before liquidation.

• Reduce legal risk through expert guidance on directors’ duties and compliance requirements.

• Improve stakeholder confidence by providing a transparent and structured plan.

• Protect value by negotiating with creditors and investors to secure favourable terms.

• Gain peace of mind knowing your matter is handled by a team recognised for business‑rescue and restructuring expertise.

Our Business Rescue & Restructuring services empower companies facing distress to stabilise operations, preserve jobs and rebuild stronger foundations. With a focus on integrity, excellence and innovation, we stand by your side throughout the recovery journey.