Fast, Commercially-Focused Debt Recovery Solutions
Unpaid invoices and overdue accounts are more than just an inconvenience; they disrupt cash flow, strain business relationships, and can cause serious financial stress. Whether you’re a business chasing payment from a customer or a professional owed money under a contract, the key to effective debt recovery is acting quickly, commercially, and within the law.
At Enterprise Legal, we help clients across Australia recover debts in a way that balances legal strength with commercial reality. We understand that chasing money is frustrating, and that aggressive litigation isn’t always the best option. That’s why we offer clear, strategic advice and a step-by-step approach designed to maximise your recovery while preserving your time and reputation.
We offer fixed or capped fees wherever possible, including for letters of demand, tribunal claims, and enforcement actions, so you can pursue recovery without the risk of open-ended legal costs.
Our Debt Recovery Services
We act for businesses, individuals, landlords, professionals and subcontractors in recovering unpaid amounts under all types of agreements. Our services include:
- reviewing your documents and confirming whether the debt is legally recoverable
- drafting and sending formal letters of demand
- negotiating payment plans or settlement arrangements
- preparing tribunal or court claims (including QCAT, VCAT, NCAT and others)
- enforcing existing judgments from any Australian jurisdiction
- advising on whether the debtor has assets and is worth pursuing
If you’re routinely chasing unpaid invoices, we also offer Business Advisory and Business Documents services to help you improve your terms, tighten your contract wording and reduce future risk.
Common Enforcement Methods
Once a court or tribunal has issued a judgment or decision in your favour, we help you enforce it using the most appropriate legal tool for the circumstances. Common enforcement methods include:
Enforcement Warrants
Used to seize and sell a debtor’s personal property or real estate to recover the amount owed. Often used when a debtor owns a vehicle or home.
Garnishee Orders
A court order requiring a third party (usually a bank or employer) to pay money directly to you from the debtor’s account or wages.
Bankruptcy Notices
If an individual owes more than $10,000 and fails to pay a valid judgment debt, we can issue a bankruptcy notice as a precursor to formal bankruptcy proceedings.
Creditor’s Statutory Demands
For company debtors, we may issue a statutory demand to compel payment. If ignored, this can be used as the basis for winding up proceedings.
Instalment Orders and Debt Agreements
We can help formalise a payment plan through the courts or negotiate a binding agreement to avoid further action where appropriate.
We’ll help you choose the most effective method, based on the amount owed, the debtor’s financial position, and your commercial priorities.
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Debt Recovery FAQs
Chasing unpaid invoices or overdue debts? Book a consultation with our experienced debt recovery lawyers today and get your cash flow back on track.
