When Company Debt Becomes Your Personal Problem
One of the biggest misunderstandings directors have is assuming every company debt is also their personal debt. That is not always true. But it is also not safe to assume the company structure will protect you in every situation. As Liam Bailey, Managing Partner of O’Brien Palmer, explains, a recent bankruptcy matter highlighted just how […]
30 Years of O’Brien Palmer + 50 years in Insolvency: A Conversation with Christopher Palmer
Thirty years in business is worth celebrating. For O’Brien Palmer, this milestone is not just about time. It is about service, integrity, professional relationships, loyalty and the people who have shaped the firm along the way. In this special conversation, Managing Partner Liam Bailey sat down with Christopher Palmer, one of O’Brien Palmer’s founders and […]
Why Restructuring Isn’t Always the Right Answer – with Nathan Jammal
One of the biggest misconceptions about insolvency and restructuring is that every business owner who seeks advice will end up in a formal appointment. That is simply not true. As Nathan Jammal, Director at O’Brien Palmer, explains: “There are plenty of meetings where I spend an hour or two with a business owner and at […]
From Wind-Up Threat to 100% Creditor Approval… How OBP Helped Save a Business Days Before Wind-Up
When a business is under financial pressure, delay can be costly. Not just financially, but strategically. The longer directors wait to get advice, the fewer options may be available to restructure, negotiate or turn the business around. When a business is under financial pressure, delay can be costly. Not just financially, but strategically. The longer […]
Business Relief Starts Here: Introducing Kylie Bennett
O’Brien Palmer is pleased to welcome Kylie Bennett to the team as Business Development Manager. Kylie brings more than 17 years of experience in insolvency, restructuring and business advisory, having worked across major firms in Sydney and supported directors across a wide range of industries. Her role at OBP is simple, but incredibly important: […]
When Shame Delays the Decisions That Could Save a Business
By Liam Bailey, Managing Partner, O’Brien Palmer Most business owners don’t avoid financial problems because they’re careless. They avoid them because it feels personal. When you’ve poured years of work, money, sacrifice and stress into a business, it’s hard to separate the business from your identity. As Liam Bailey, Managing Partner of O’Brien Palmer […]
The Company Restructured. The Director Still Owed $100,000. Here’s What Happened Next.
By Liam Bailey, Managing Partner, O’Brien Palmer I recently acted as controlling trustee in a matter where a company director successfully proposed a Personal Insolvency Agreement and avoided bankruptcy. The case highlights an increasingly common issue: restructuring a company’s debts does not necessarily resolve the director’s personal liabilities. The director’s company had completed a Small […]
Thank you for celebrating 30 years of O’Brien Palmer with us
We recently had the privilege of bringing together some of our valued referrers, business contacts, colleagues, staff and friends of the firm to celebrate a very special milestone: 30 years of O’Brien Palmer. https://youtu.be/PpuXMCeW84o It was a wonderful evening at Pier One on Sydney Harbour, and more than anything, it was an opportunity […]
Good Leadership Builds Thriving Businesses
Part 2 of 2 with Amanda Jones from Leadership Shapers In Part 1 of our conversation with Amanda Jones from Leadership Shapers, we explored the mindset shift business owners need to make as they move from founder, operator, or technical expert into true leadership. In Part 2, we take that conversation one step further. […]
Leadership Starts at the Top: Why Founder Mindset Shapes Business Performance
Part 1 of 2 with Amanda Jones from Leadership Shapers When a business is under pressure, most founders look first at the numbers. Revenue. Cash flow. Margins. Productivity. Staff costs. And those numbers matter. But behind many business performance issues sits something deeper: leadership. https://youtu.be/Xq2Cynh_ODE?si=xYTthfA6lhiT_rkm In this week’s episode, Liam Bailey from O’Brien Palmer […]