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.
Neutral Bay, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
GJA Conveyancing provides legal services in Neutral Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Debt Recovery · Employment Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: greek, french
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Brian T.D. Cash provides legal services in Frankston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Property & Conveyancing and Debt Recovery.
Notary Public & JP Services+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Debt Recovery · Building & Construction · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary TrustsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languages
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Murdoch Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Debt Recovery
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Aristei Tony provides legal services in Perth Cbd, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Debt Recovery.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Debt Recovery · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas · Commercial Litigation · Corporate Law & M&AFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Remington Wright & Co provides legal services in Croydon, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Debt Recovery and Family Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreDebt Recovery · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Criminal Law · Personal InjuryFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Chan & Smith Legal provides legal services in Glen Waverley, VIC. Listed practice areas include Insolvency & Restructuring, Debt Recovery and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Thexton Lawyers provides legal services in Mont Albert North, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Franchising and Debt Recovery.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreFranchising · Debt Recovery · Liquor Licensing & Gaming · Business & Commercial Law · Contract Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Le Souef Peter provides legal services in Rosebud, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Probe Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Criminal Law · Debt Recovery · Business & Commercial Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: arabic
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bassil George & Associates provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Debt Recovery · Family Law · Immigration & Visas · Personal Injury · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Castle Settlements provides legal services in Cannington, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Debt Recovery
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Paramount Lawyers Vic Pty Ltd provides legal services in Truganina, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Family Law · Unfair Dismissal · Tax Law · Debt Recovery · Employment Law
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Clements Hutchins & Co provides legal services in Altona North, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Debt Recovery.
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Clements Hutchins & Co provides legal services in Altona, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Debt Recovery.
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Georgiadis & Baker provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Debt Recovery, Commercial Litigation and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Debt Recovery+4 moreCommercial Litigation · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Kenny Spring Solicitors provides legal services in Orange, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Traffic Offences · Buying or Selling a Business · Debt Recovery · Wills & Estates · Employment Law
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Rothwell Lawyers provides legal services in Docklands, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Insolvency & Restructuring · Debt Recovery · Partner & Family Visas
Affordable Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Insolvency & Restructuring · Debt Recovery · Personal Bankruptcy · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: french
Aherns Lawyers provides legal services in Fremantle, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Defamation
Australia Debt Recovery provides legal services in Cronulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Debt Recovery, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Debt Recovery+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Strata & Body Corporate · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Brian T.D. Cash provides legal services in Mornington, VIC. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Property & Conveyancing and Debt Recovery.
Notary Public & JP Services+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Debt Recovery · Building & Construction · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary TrustsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: polish
Mosman, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Edney Ryan Group provides legal services in Mosman, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Debt Recovery · Family Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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.
