Debt Recovery &
Collection Lawyers Brisbane
We’re debt recovery specialists helping Brisbane businesses recover what they’re owed, since 2003. You get clear strategy, senior-led guidance, and fast action from your first letter of demand through to judgment enforcement.
- Free Initial Consultation
- Senior Legal Strategists
- 5 Star Ratings
Recover what you're owed, before it costs you more.
Chasing an unpaid invoice or dealing with a customer who’s stopped answering your calls? We’re debt recovery specialists who deliver clear strategy and real outcomes. You get practical advice to recover your money fast, whether that means a letter of demand, a statutory demand, or court proceedings.
Clear Strategy, Real Outcomes - Delivered by Senior Lawyers
We’re debt recovery specialists, not generalists. Our senior lawyers have recovered unpaid debts for businesses since 2003, from single unpaid invoices to complex multi-party recovery matters across Queensland and Australia.
You get strategic advice backed by a proven track record in letters of demand, statutory demands and debt recovery litigation. We assess your recovery options, explain your rights in plain language, and map the most efficient path forward from day one. It’s advice that protects your cash flow, not just legal theory.
Why RA Law Group?
Strategic Guidance When Debtors Won't Pay
Our team takes time to understand your debtor, the amount owed, and what you’re trying to protect. We explain every option in plain language and recommend the most efficient path forward, whether that’s a letter of demand, a statutory demand, court proceedings or judgment enforcement.
Debt recovery is what we do, day in and day out. We’ve handled matters ranging from small unpaid invoices to six figure commercial debts across Brisbane and Australia. We know when a statutory demand will move a debtor and when it won’t, and we structure solutions that protect your business. It’s experience that makes a real difference when a debtor goes quiet.
Our Debt Recovery Expertise
RA Law Group handles all forms of debt recovery and commercial debt disputes. Our specialist areas include:
Letters of Demand
Drafting firm, effective letters of demand that get results without the cost of court. We give debtors a clear deadline and clear consequences if they don’t pay.
Statutory Demands
Preparing and serving statutory demands under the Corporations Act, and advising on winding up applications when a company debtor still refuses to pay.
Debt Recovery Litigation
Filing and running court proceedings to recover unpaid debts, from default judgment applications through to defended claims. We move fast so your money doesn’t sit unpaid.
Judgment Enforcement
Enforcing judgments through garnishee orders, examination summons and other recovery tools once you’ve won your case. A judgment is only worth something if it gets paid.
Unpaid Invoice & Trade Debt Recovery
Helping businesses recover unpaid invoices and trade debts from customers and suppliers. We protect your cash flow when clients don’t pay on time.
Director & Guarantor Liability
Pursuing directors and guarantors who are personally liable for company debts, including under personal guarantees. We chase the debt wherever the liability sits.
Why Businesses Choose RA Law Group For Debt Recovery
Our blend of senior expertise and no-nonsense strategy has earned the trust of businesses across Australia chasing unpaid debts. We deliver strategic advice and real outcomes, whether recovering a single invoice or pursuing a company through liquidation.
- Fast, Firm Action
We move quickly on letters of demand and statutory demands, because delay favours the debtor. Speed and firmness get results.
- We Know Statutory Demands
We know exactly when a statutory demand will bring a debtor to the table, and when court action is the faster path. That judgment saves you time and money.
- Proven Track Record Since 2003
We’ve recovered debts for businesses across every industry for over two decades. Our reputation with debtors and their lawyers means our letters get taken seriously.
- Clear, Commercial Advice
Debt recovery moves fast. We give you practical advice quickly, without unnecessary legal jargon, so you can decide whether to push forward or write it off.
- Upfront On Your Prospects
We’re honest about your chances of recovery before you spend a dollar, so you never chase a debt that isn’t worth chasing.
- Trusted Across Queensland & Australia
While Brisbane-based, we regularly recover debts from debtors across Queensland, interstate and nationally. Debtors and their lawyers know our claims are serious.
Getting Started Is Simple
Step 1:
Initial Consultation
Call us or fill in the form below. We’ll review your debt and explain your recovery options in plain language. Free, no obligation.
Step 2:
Strategy Session
We assess the debtor’s position, explain your legal options, discuss timing and cost, and develop a clear recovery plan together.
Step 3:
Recovery Action
We issue letters of demand, statutory demands or court proceedings, and pursue enforcement where needed. You stay informed and make confident decisions with expert guidance at every stage.
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Meet Our Team
Our debt recovery lawyers understand the pressure on your cash flow when customers won’t pay.
Paul Rojas
Partner
Dean Alexander
Partner
James Hulbert
Director
Tom Torpy
Director
Tom Torpy
Director
Christine Kennedy
Special Counsel
Christine Kennedy
Special Counsel
Carl Ayers
Senior Associate
Christine Kennedy
Special Counsel
Tanya Davis
Associate
Suzanne Crause
Solicitor
Daryn Payne
Associate
Carl Ayers
Senior Associate
Pernnellee Balu
Solicitor
Trusted by Businesses Across Queensland
Areas We Service
Servicing Brisbane & All Queensland Courts
We recover debts for clients across Queensland and in Federal Courts nationwide. Our established reputation extends from the Magistrates Court through to the Supreme Court and Federal Court when matters escalate.
While Brisbane-based, we regularly recover debts from debtors across regional Queensland, interstate, and internationally where needed. We’re experienced in statutory demands, winding up applications, default judgments and enforcement, from the first letter of demand through to the final dollar recovered.
Keeping our focus on Queensland and Federal jurisdictions means we can give every client the specialist knowledge and responsive service they deserve.
Debt Recovery FAQ
A statutory demand is a formal document under the Corporations Act requiring a company debtor to pay an undisputed debt of $4,000 or more within 21 days. If they don't pay or apply to have it set aside, you can apply to wind up the company. It's one of the most effective tools for recovering money from a company that's avoiding payment.
It depends on how far the matter needs to go. A letter of demand is low cost and often resolves the debt on its own. If a statutory demand or court action is needed, we'll give you a clear cost estimate before you commit, and we're upfront about your prospects of recovery before you spend a dollar chasing it.
A letter of demand can resolve a debt within days to a few weeks if the debtor is willing to pay. Statutory demands run on a strict 21 day timeline. Court proceedings take longer, generally a few months for an undefended claim through to over a year if the debtor defends it. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand your position.
It depends on the debtor. For companies, a statutory demand puts real pressure on them because ignoring it can lead to winding up. For individuals, or where the debt is disputed, we can file court proceedings to obtain judgment, then enforce that judgment against their assets or income.
It becomes harder, but not always impossible. Once a company is in liquidation, you generally can't take further recovery action outside the liquidation process and instead lodge a claim as a creditor. We can advise on your position as a creditor and, in some cases, whether pursuing a director personally is an option.
You don't strictly need one, but a letter from a law firm carries more weight than one from the business itself, and often gets paid faster because it signals you're serious about court action. We also make sure the letter is legally sound so it holds up if the matter progresses.
Yes. While we're Brisbane-based, we regularly recover debts from debtors across Queensland, interstate, and in some cases internationally. We run proceedings in the Magistrates, District, Supreme and Federal Courts wherever the debtor is located.
We review the debt, the paperwork you have, and the debtor's situation, then explain your recovery options and likely costs in plain language. It's free and there's no obligation to proceed.
Get the Legal Support Your Business Deserves
We’ll handle the legal complexity so you can focus on what matters, protecting your cash flow, recovering what you’re owed, and getting back to running your business.