Debt recovery lawyers chase unpaid invoices and loans.
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From letters of demand to court judgments and enforcement, lawyers help businesses recover money efficiently.
Why debt recovery matters
Unpaid invoices threaten cash flow. Acting quickly improves the chance of recovery.
The Australian context
Debts can be pursued in state local or magistrates courts, with statutory demands available against companies under the Corporations Act and creditor's petitions against individuals under the Bankruptcy Act.
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Alexandria, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Oakbridge Lawyers provides legal services in Alexandria, NSW. Listed practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Commercial Litigation+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Insolvency & Restructuring · Building & Construction · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Property & Conveyancing · Administrative & Government Law
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Byron Bay, NSW · Northern Rivers
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Twomey Dispute Lawyers provides legal services in Byron Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Defamation and Partner & Family Visas.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreDefamation · Partner & Family Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Litigation · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Insolvency & Restructuring
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Bendigo, VIC · Bendigo & Loddon
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Victorian Land Transfers (Bendigo & Castlemaine) provides legal services in Bendigo, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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West Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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William Roberts Lawyers provides legal services in West Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Class Actions, Building & Construction and Commercial Litigation.
Class Actions+7 moreBuilding & Construction · Commercial Litigation · Debt Recovery · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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i provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Immigration & Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Building & Construction · Family Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Warrnambool, VIC · Western District & Wimmera
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Irvine Lawyers Warrnambool provides legal services in Warrnambool, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Criminal Law · Divorce & Separation4 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german, polish, spanish
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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JKR Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Debt Recovery.
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Ormeau, QLD · Gold Coast
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Rubicon Law provides legal services in Ormeau, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Debt Recovery · Insolvency & Restructuring · Family Law
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Springwood, NSW · Western Sydney
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Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Springwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Medical Negligence · Franchising · Debt Recovery · Defamation · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Mittagong, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Commercial Litigation Lawyers provides legal services in Mittagong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Defamation · Debt Recovery · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Corporate Law & M&A · Contract Law
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
Hinde Ginges Boyd Lawyers provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Debt Recovery and Commercial Litigation.
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Essendon, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Hughes Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Essendon, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Debt Recovery · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Probate & Estate Administration2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian
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Nuriootpa, SA · Barossa & Adelaide Hills
Mellor Olsson provides legal services in Nuriootpa, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Partner & Family Visas.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law · Medical Negligence · Planning & Environment · Debt Recovery · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Mandurah, WA · Perth South
Mountains Lawyers Legal Solutions provides legal services in Mandurah, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Debt Recovery · Defamation · Commercial Litigation · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision
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Bowral, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Medical Negligence · Franchising · Debt Recovery · Defamation · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Stoyles & Stevens provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(176)Google rating from 176 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mueller JS & Co Strata Lawyers provides legal services in Arncliffe, NSW. Listed practice areas include Strata & Body Corporate, Property & Conveyancing and Building & Construction.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(130)Google rating from 130 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Cathy Stevenson & Associates provides legal services in Richmond, NSW. Listed practice areas include General Practice (regional generalist), Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
General Practice (regional generalist)+8 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Debt Recovery · Employment Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(84)Google rating from 84 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Indian Law Expert provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Debt Recovery · Probate & Estate Administration · Employment Law · Divorce & Separation
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(84)Google rating from 84 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lynch Meyer Lawyers provides conveyancing services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Insolvency & Restructuring · Planning & Environment · Elder Law & Aged Care · Debt Recovery · Banking & Finance4 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, cantonese, vietnamese
Understand the next step
A practical guide to debt recovery
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the debtor’s legal name, the basis of the debt and whether it is disputed. Compare the practical cost of recovery with the amount and evidence available.
Obtaining a decision and successfully recovering money are different stages; ask about both.
How the engagement may progress
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Explain the transaction, amount involved, parties and desired result. Provide the current agreement and relevant entity or trust details.
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Ask which risks need legal, accounting, tax or technical advice. Identify essential terms and those you are willing to negotiate.
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Agree who negotiates, approves documents and tracks continuing obligations. Clarify whether post-completion advice is included.
Fees and the scope of work
Request a defined scope or staged budget with assumptions about document review and negotiation rounds. Personal guarantees, tax and related disputes may need separate work.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Highlight signing dates, finance conditions and demands. Raise an inability to meet debts immediately so appropriate advice can be identified before further commitments.
Questions to ask a debt recovery adviser
What evidence supports the amount claimed?
Which recovery step is proportionate and what could it cost?
Who is your client: the business or me personally?
What specialist input is required?
Which risks and exclusions should I understand before approving the document?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is a statutory demand?
A formal demand to a company for a debt; failure to pay or set it aside within 21 days creates a presumption of insolvency.
Do I need a lawyer to start a company?
You can register a company yourself. A lawyer is useful for the shareholders agreement, the right structure for tax and asset protection, and making sure your contracts and terms protect you.
Should a lawyer review a commercial lease?
Yes. Leases often run for years and can include costly obligations such as make-good, outgoings and personal guarantees. Some states also have retail leasing laws that affect your rights.
