Our Services

Specialising in Insolvency and Restructuring, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Debt Recovery and Credit Management, and PPSA Securities, we offer tailored solutions to complex legal challenges.

Insolvency and Restructuring

Devonish, Harris & Henderson specialises in both corporate and personal insolvency matters. We represent company liquidators and bankruptcy trustees, providing regular guidance to creditors, debtors, and insolvency administrators on various aspects of litigious corporate and personal insolvency.

Our expertise includes:

  • Bankruptcy

  • Unfair preferences

  • Deeds of company arrangement

  • Insolvent trading

  • Restructuring

  • Voluntary administrations

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Sometimes, litigation is unavoidable. At Devonish, Harris & Henderson we adopt a pragmatic approach, recognising that clients prefer to avoid lengthy court battles. Our priority is to achieve cost-effective commercial resolutions swiftly, minimising both time and expenses for our clients.

We specialise in:

  • Contract Disputes

  • Business Sales

  • Construction disputes – major construction and infrastructure, commercial/civil works, domestic construction, security of payment

  • Debt collection, secured recoveries and judgment enforcement, Personal Property Securities Act

  • Insolvency – advice on all matters related to directors, creditors and insolvency practitioners

Debt Recovery and Credit Management

We understand that cash flow is critical to the success of any business. Debt recovery action must be swift and cost effective. Our comprehensive knowledge of the various jurisdictions and enforcement processes across Australia means we can identify the best debt recovery strategy for your situation.

Our expertise incudes:

  • All aspects of legal proceedings and judgment enforcement in all jurisdictions across Australia

  • Company wind up proceedings and bankruptcy processes

  • Obtaining security for your debts

  • Preserving and protecting your security

Effective credit practice hinges on the adept management of the entire credit relationship. Our expertise extends to all aspects relating to credit management and our services include:

  • Preparing complete and tailored trade credit documentation for your business (including credit application, terms of trade, directors’ guarantees and privacy and credit reporting policies)

  • Advising on all aspects of the Privacy law, credit reporting and the Australian Consumer Law (including the latest unfair contact term provisions)

  • Preparing stand alone security documentation, including general security agreements, mortgages, bills of sale and industry specific retention of title arrangements

  • Preparing step-by-step PPSA advice (including registration checklists) for your staff with included training

PPSA Securities and Enforcement

The PPSA was introduced in 2012 to replace a multitude of regulations (across various jurisdictions) in respect of personal property. Personal property is effectively defined in the PPSA to be, with limited exceptions, any and all property other than land. While the PPSA has created a single national register with a single set of rules, it is a highly technical area of law, where incorrect asset registration can have severe outcomes.

We can assist in all aspects of the PPSA. Our team has previously advised a range of clients on registration, search, compliance and their implications on contracts, property, banking and finance, insolvency and disputes.

We also assist in training staff to undertake assets registration and searches on the PPS register with confidence and ease.

With a client-centric focus coupled with technical excellence, our experienced team can help you navigate your legal challenges.