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SV Partners are thrilled to be sponsoring GRR Live: Restructuring in Australia 2026!Join us on 13 August at ILUMINA, Syd...
16/07/2026

SV Partners are thrilled to be sponsoring GRR Live: Restructuring in Australia 2026!

Join us on 13 August at ILUMINA, Sydney for a day of high-level discussion on the pressures reshaping the Australian and global restructuring landscape.

Through expert panels and case-driven discussion, the programme will bring together senior restructuring and insolvency practitioners, judges and advisers for practical insight, analysis and networking with leading professionals from across the restructuring community.

Matthew Hudson from our team will be a key speaker at this fantastic industry event. To attend, register here: https://ow.ly/t2fE50Zoa1G

External events can impact even the strongest businesses. The real question is: how prepared are you when the unexpected...
09/07/2026

External events can impact even the strongest businesses. The real question is: how prepared are you when the unexpected happens?

From inflation and rising interest rates to supply chain disruptions and global uncertainty, external shocks can place significant pressure on businesses with little warning. The difference between resilience and crisis often comes down to preparation.

In Travis Olsen's latest article, he explores practical steps directors can take to strengthen their position before challenges arise.

📖 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/RqOm50Zlph3

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We are delighted to share that several members of our leadership team have earned well-deserved promotions, reflecting t...
02/07/2026

We are delighted to share that several members of our leadership team have earned well-deserved promotions, reflecting their outstanding dedication and consistently high performance.

Their ongoing efforts play a crucial role in driving our success, and we look forward to their future achievements with the firm.

We are proud to announce the following promotions:

🔹Mel Purcell - promoted to Chief Operating Officer
🔹Lorraine Smith (Brisbane) - promoted to Associate Director
🔹Stephen Walton (Sydney) - promoted to Senior Manager
🔹Matthew Aldred (Sydney/Newcastle) - promoted to Senior Manager
🔹Andrew Potts (Brisbane) - promoted to Senior Manager
🔹Jeeho Lee (Brisbane) - promoted to Manager

We would also like to congratulate all other team members across SV Partners who received promotions this year. We look forward to seeing the amazing things you'll accomplish in your new roles.

Well done to each of you! 🎉🥳

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Lorraine Smith to Associate Director at SV Partners.With over 30 years’ exper...
02/07/2026

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Lorraine Smith to Associate Director at SV Partners.

With over 30 years’ experience in corporate and personal insolvency, Lorraine brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the firm.

Throughout her career, she has held senior roles at leading firms and has extensive experience acting in complex formal appointments and advisory engagements.

Lorraine is known for her strategic approach, strong stakeholder engagement, and ability to navigate complex financial and operational challenges to deliver practical outcomes. Her expertise spans investigations, restructuring, turnaround strategy, and managing large-scale administrations across a broad range of industries.

This promotion recognises Lorraine’s significant contribution to our team and the value she continues to deliver to clients and stakeholders.

Congratulations Lorraine on this well-deserved achievement.

We're proud to announce the promotion of Mel Purcell to Chief Operating Officer at SV Partners.Mel's appointment reflect...
01/07/2026

We're proud to announce the promotion of Mel Purcell to Chief Operating Officer at SV Partners.

Mel's appointment reflects the impact she's had across the firm in shaping how we operate, from strengthening systems and processes to improving the experience for both our clients and our people.

Over the past few years, Mel has played a key role in driving greater consistency, efficiency and accountability across our national business. She brings a strong blend of commercial insight, practical problem-solving and leadership that continues to elevate how we deliver as a firm.

Her contribution to the leadership team has also been instrumental in progressing our broader strategic priorities, helping ensure we continue to evolve in line with the needs of our clients and team.

In her new role, Mel will continue working closely with our leadership teams to enhance operational performance and support the next phase of growth at SV Partners.

Starting with our firm in 2008, Mel is a real success story at SV Partners, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements and to have her on our team.

A significant and well-deserved promotion - Congratulation Mel!

Congratulations to Joshua Robb on being admitted as a Fellow (RITF) of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaro...
17/06/2026

Congratulations to Joshua Robb on being admitted as a Fellow (RITF) of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association, a well-deserved achievement and significant professional milestone.

ARITA Fellowship is reserved for practitioners who have held Professional Membership for at least 10 years, maintained an unblemished professional record, and been nominated by peers in recognition of their standing, contribution, and leadership within the insolvency and restructuring profession.

A strong acknowledgement of sustained excellence and the respect of colleagues across the industry. Well done, Joshua.

Congratulations to Terry Iseppi from our Queensland team on his appointment as Chairperson of the ARITA Young Profession...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Terry Iseppi from our Queensland team on his appointment as Chairperson of the ARITA Young Professionals Committee (QLD).

This appointment reflects Terry's ongoing contribution to supporting the next generation of industry practitioners and we look forward to seeing the positive impact Terry will make in this new role.

The whole team at SV Partners proudly congratulate Phillip Christman on becoming a Registered Liquidator.This is a signi...
29/05/2026

The whole team at SV Partners proudly congratulate Phillip Christman on becoming a Registered Liquidator.

This is a significant achievement, and a real reflection of the dedication Phillip has shown throughout his career.

Phillip has worked across a broad range of corporate insolvency matters, building strong relationships and supporting directors, business owners and stakeholders through some of their most challenging moments. His calm, considered approach and focus on practical outcomes have made a genuine difference to those he works with.

Those who know Phillip will also appreciate the hard work and persistence that has gone into reaching this milestone and it is incredibly well deserved.

We are proud to see Phillip take this next step and wish him every success as he moves into this new phase of his career.

Congratulations Phillip!

If a creditor takes legal action, time is critical. In most cases, you have limited time to respond and what you do in t...
27/05/2026

If a creditor takes legal action, time is critical.

In most cases, you have limited time to respond and what you do in that window can significantly impact the outcome.

Too often, individuals and businesses delay or avoid engagement, only to face serious consequences like default judgments, wage garnishment, asset seizure, or long-term damage to their credit standing.

The reality is:

💠 Legal action is usually a last resort for creditors
💠 There are multiple options available, even after proceedings begin
💠 Early action creates leverage and improves outcomes

Whether it’s negotiating a repayment plan, disputing the claim, or exploring formal options, the key is to act early and act strategically.

📖 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/bY7T50Z4x3Z

If you're dealing with financial stress, the team at SV Partners can assist. Visit us at svpartners.com.au or call us on 1800 246 801.

Most business failures aren’t sudden.They follow a pattern.We often see the same signals show up months before things un...
14/05/2026

Most business failures aren’t sudden.

They follow a pattern.

We often see the same signals show up months before things unravel:

💠 ATO debt quietly building in the background
💠 Margins shrinking but overheads staying fixed
💠 Reliance on one or two key customers
💠 Using short-term fixes to solve long-term problems

None of these feel critical on their own. But together, they tell a very different story.

The businesses that navigate through?

They spot the patterns early and act on it.

To learn more, visit us at svpartners.com.au or speak to one of our experts on 1800 246 801.

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