Safe Harbour
Protect Yourself While Restructuring: Safe Harbour Advisory with BRI Ferrier
Directors can be held personally liable for insolvent trading. Safe Harbour provides legal protection whilst restructuring a business — but only if implemented correctly.
Why This Matters to You
Financial distress doesn’t just threaten your business—it exposes you personally.
- Directors may face personal liability for company debts if insolvent trading occurs.
- Creditors, the ATO, and financiers have intensified enforcement actions.
- Stakeholder confidence diminishes without a credible recovery strategy.
- Delaying action risks business devaluation, lost opportunities, job losses and lasting reputational damage.
For Directors, indecision and delays can transform challenges into crises.
Safe Harbour: Your Legal Defence & Strategic Advantage
Under Australian law Safe Harbour regime protects directors from insolvent trading liability while they work to restructure the business.
However, it’s not just a legal defence—when executed effectively, it serves as a strategic foundation for decisive leadership, safeguarding control and business value.
✅ Retain control of your business – Avoid unnecessary administration.
✅ Secure restructuring time – Flexible window to operate with legal protection.
✅ Protect personal assets – Mitigate liability risks.
✅ Preserve stakeholder value – Safeguard jobs, reputation, and enterprise worth.
“Failure isn’t fatal — but ignoring it can be. BRI Ferrier gives directors a second chance through Safe Harbour.”
Steps to Access Safe Harbour
1. Seek Professional Advice
Engage BRI Ferrier’s experts to map out a compliant and effective Safe Harbour plan.
2. Develop a Proactive Plan
Create a strategy likely to achieve better outcomes than voluntary administration or liquidation.
3. Fulfil Entitlements
Ensure all employee entitlements, superannuation, and tax obligations are up to date.
4. Maintain Documentation
Keep clear records of all actions taken to improve the company’s financial position, including plans, advice received, and evidence of good faith efforts.
5. Act in Good Faith
Demonstrate genuine commitment to recovery, not just delaying insolvency.
Why Companies Trust BRI Ferrier
How BRI Ferrier Makes Safe Harbour Work for You.
Most advisors tell you what Safe Harbour is.
Business-First
Our primary focus is always on business recovery.
Tailored, Actionable Plans
No templates. We design restructuring strategies specific to your business.
Proven Track Record
Years of experience in protecting directors, rescuing businesses, and delivering commercial outcomes.
We focus on what it delivers for you.
Meet Our People
Kate Lucas
Elliott Currie
Clint Joseph
Andre Strazdins
Ian Currie
David Coyne
John Carrello
Moira Carter
Amanda Atkins
Shaun Boyle
Stefan Dopking
John Keenan
Natasha Petrie
Andrew Cummins
Maris Rudaks
James Taplin
Peter Krejci
Brenda Mudie
Real Results: Case Study Snapshot
“In 14 days, BRI Ferrier helped us implement a Safe Harbour plan, negotiated with creditors, and stabilised our operations. We avoided liquidation, saved 120 jobs, and ultimately sold the business at a premium. Without their early intervention, we’d have lost everything.”
– Director, Mid-Sized Manufacturing Group
Contact BRI Ferrier Today
Get Protected. Take Back Control. Start Now.
- Book a confidential Safe Harbour Assessment
- Rapid review of your financial position
- Clear advice on your eligibility and next steps
- Peace of mind that you’re protected while options are explored
“One conversation with BRI Ferrier could be the difference between losing everything… and turning things around.”
Schedule My Safe Harbour Assessment Now
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