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Providing flexible, specialist business and advisory services at competitive rates for 15 years.

Insolvency

We are living in volatile financial times, so the reality is that no sector of the economy is immune to problems or issues resulting from insolvency or bankruptcy.

Our clients benefit from the expertise of our firm’s Principals Richard Cowen, David Schwarz and Justin Marschke who bring decades of insolvency law experience to all their cases and are consistently ranked as among the most distinguished insolvency advisors in Australia. Our reputation has attracted some truly talented legal personnel to our firm and together, Richard Cowen, David Schwarz and Justin Marschke lead a formidable team.

Leading advisors in the administration of all insolvency appointments including:

  • Receiverships
  • Liquidations
  • Public examinations
  • Voluntary administrations
  • Provisional liquidations
  • Bankruptcies
  • Part X arrangements under Bankruptcy Act
  • Regulatory Investigations

Bespoke services for a diverse client base

At Cowen Schwarz Marschke, we work with a wide range of clients affected by insolvency issues from individuals and company directors to large organisations and corporate clients.

When we are assigned a new case, our restructuring and insolvency team quickly assembles ‘the best team for the job’. Therefore, you can rely on our people to successfully deliver a skilful, comprehensive and competitively priced solution for all your insolvency-related issues.

In fact, the specialist nature of our firm allows our team to provide flexible business and advisory services at competitive rates. In essence, the Cowen Schwarz Marschke success story is widely attributed to the quality of service we provide our clients – and we look forward to assisting you too.

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Latest News

Doyle’s Guide has again recognised Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers as a Leading Law Firm in both Insolvency & Restructuring, and in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Queensland for 2024

Cowen Schwarz Marschke remain a top ranked boutique law firm in Doyle’s Guide for both practice areas, ranked in the Second Tier for both Insolvency & Restructuring, and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

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