Guide to Business Restructuring Services in Sydney

Our Business Restructuring Services in Sydney

1. Small Business Restructuring (SBR)

For businesses with liabilities under $1 million, we provide streamlined restructuring that lets you:

• Maintain control of your business

• Develop a restructuring plan in 20 business days

• Negotiate debt compromise with creditors

• Avoid liquidation or voluntary administration

• Success rate: 78% of plans approved

  
  

2. Voluntary Administration

When immediate protection is needed:

• Moratorium on creditor actions

• Business continues trading under administration

• Assessment of viability and options

• Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) negotiations

• Potential return to director control

  
  

3. Safe Harbour Advisory

Protect directors from insolvent trading claims:

• Develop restructuring plan while trading

• Document decision-making process

• Engage with stakeholders strategically

• Maintain confidentiality during planning

• Expert certification of process

  
  

4. Informal Turnarounds

For businesses not yet in crisis:

• Cash flow restructuring

• Cost reduction strategies

• Creditor payment arrangements

• ATO debt negotiations

• Operational improvements

• Strategic pivots and exits

  
  

5. Creditor Negotiations

Professional representation with:

• Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

• Major banks and lenders

• Trade creditors and suppliers

• Landlords and lessors

• Employee entitlement negotiations

  
  

Industries We Specialise In:

Construction & Building

• Progress payment disputes

• Subcontractor management

• Security of payment issues

• Project cash flow restructuring

Hospitality & Retail

• Lease renegotiations

• Seasonal cash flow management

• Inventory restructuring

• Multi-site rationalisations

Professional Services

• Partner exits and disputes

• Work-in-progress management

• Client concentration risks

• Fee recovery strategies

Manufacturing & Wholesale

• Supply chain restructuring

• Inventory optimisation

• Equipment refinancing

• Export market challenges

Why Choose TTJ Advisory for Business Restructuring?

Our Credentials

• Licensed Insolvency Practitioner - ARITA member

• Registered Liquidator - ASIC registered

• AFSA Bankruptcy Trustee - Federal registration

• 20+ Years Experience - Sydney market specialist

• Boutique Firm - Personalised, director-focused service

Our Approach

Unlike larger firms that treat you as a case number, TTJ Advisory provides:

1. Direct Partner Access - Work directly with Thyge Trafford-Jones

2. Rapid Response - Same-day consultation for urgent matters

3. Practical Solutions - Focus on business preservation where viable

4. Transparent Fees - Clear pricing, no hidden charges

5. Confidential Process - Discreet handling of sensitive matters

The Business Restructuring Process

Step 1: Initial Assessment

• Free confidential consultation

• Review financial position

• Identify immediate risks

• Discuss all available options

• Provide initial strategy

Step 2: Engagement

• Formal appointment if required

• Stakeholder notifications

• Stabilise operations

• Implement cash controls

• Begin creditor communications

Step 3: Analysis

• Detailed financial review

• Business viability assessment

• Options analysis

• Restructuring plan development

• Stakeholder consultation

Step 4: Implementation

• Execute chosen strategy

• Negotiate with creditors

• Manage stakeholder relations

• Monitor progress

• Adjust approach as needed

Step 5: Resolution

• Complete restructuring

• Return control to directors

• Establish monitoring framework

• Provide ongoing support

• Document lessons learned

  
  

Comparison: TTJ Advisory vs Other Sydney Firms

Current Market Context (2025)

Why Sydney Businesses Are Restructuring Now

Sydney businesses face unprecedented challenges requiring professional restructuring support:

• Rising Interest Rates - RBA rate increases impacting loan serviceability

• ATO Enforcement - Director Penalty Notices and wind-up applications increasing

• Cost Pressures - Energy, wages, and rent increases squeezing margins

• Supply Chain Issues - Ongoing disruptions requiring operational pivots

• Market Shifts - Post-pandemic consumer behaviour changes

Frequently Asked Questions

Take Action Today - Free Consultation Available

Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes. The sooner you seek professional restructuring advice, the more options remain available.

Warning Signs You Need Restructuring Help:

• Unable to pay tax obligations on time

• Creditor pressure increasing

• Cash flow consistently negative

• Lost major customer or contract

• Personal guarantees being called

• Considering closing the business

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What Happens in Your Free Consultation?

1. Confidential Discussion - Your situation remains private

2. Options Overview - All restructuring alternatives explained

3. Risk Assessment - Immediate threats identified

4. Strategy Outline - Preliminary action plan provided

5. Fee Transparency - Clear costs for any formal engagement

6. No Obligation - Decision to proceed is yours

Related Services & Resources

Other TTJ Advisory Services

• Personal Insolvency Agreements

• Creditors Volutary Liquidation

Educational Resources

• Navigating DPN’s in Australia: What Do Director’s Penalty Notices Mean and How To Deal With Them

• Small Business Restructuring: Is It Right for My Business?

• ATO Payment Plan: How Small Businesses Can Manage Tax Debt Effectively

• Voluntary Administration Explained

About TTJ Advisory

TTJ Advisory is Sydney's specialist insolvency and restructuring practice, led by Thyge Trafford-Jones, a licensed insolvency practitioner with over 20 years' experience helping Australian businesses navigate financial distress.

Our Mission

To provide expert, ethical, and empathetic restructuring solutions that preserve value, protect stakeholders, and give business owners the best possible outcome during challenging times.

Professional Memberships

• Registered Liquidator

• Registered Small Business Restructuring Practitioner

• Registered Bankruptcy Trustee.

• Australian Reconstruction, Insolvency & Turnaround Association

• CPA Australia.

• Justice of the Peace

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Service Areas

While based in Sydney CBD, we service all or Australia and metropolitan areas including:

• North Shore & Northern Beaches

• Eastern Suburbs

• Inner West & Western Sydney

• Southern Sydney & Sutherland Shire

• Greater Western Sydney

• Central Coast (by appointment)

Disclaimer: This information provides general guidance on business restructuring options in Sydney. Each situation is unique and requires professional assessment. Formal insolvency appointments are governed by the Corporations Act 2001 and must be conducted by registered practitioners. Contact TTJ Advisory for advice specific to your circumstances.