Insolvency & Debt Recovery

Specialist support for debt recovery, securities enforcement, bankruptcy and liquidation.

Recovering money owing under a contract for goods or services can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. McVeagh Fleming has specialised expertise acting for both creditors and debtors, providing strategic advice across debt recovery, securities enforcement, bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings.

We act for clients ranging from individuals to large corporates, both local and international. Whether you are pursuing a single debt, managing recovery of multiple debts, responding to a claim, or enforcing your position as a secured creditor, our team can help.

In many cases, an initial communication from a third party is enough to achieve payment. Where court action is required, our litigators regularly appear in the District Court and High Court, and can advise you on the process, prospects of success, and enforcement options.

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Brougham v Regan - The Requirements for a Valid Contract of Guarantee

On 30 October 2020 the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the context of contracts of guarantee in the case of Brougham v Regan [2020] NZSC 118. A summary of the key facts of the matter and important points in the Court's decision follow.
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Craig Andrews
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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