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Debt recovery: fast, effective action to recover what you are owed.

Unpaid invoices, outstanding loans and dishonoured contracts disrupt business. Orange Legal Group provides direct, cost-effective debt recovery services — from letters of demand through to court enforcement.

400+
Debts recovered
VIC
All Victorian courts
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About This Practice Area

Every Day Unpaid Is Money Lost

Outstanding debts have a real cost — not just the amount owed, but the time, disruption and cashflow impact of chasing them. Orange Legal Group provides direct, efficient debt recovery services designed to get results as quickly as possible.

We act for businesses and individuals seeking to recover debts of any size — from letters of demand and statutory demands through to judgment enforcement, including writs of execution, garnishee orders and examination of judgment debtors.

Where a debtor is insolvent or at risk of insolvency, we advise on the appropriate insolvency procedures and refer to specialist insolvency practitioners where required.

What We Help With
Letters of demand: formal, legally effective demands for payment
Statutory demands: demanding payment from companies under the Corporations Act
Court proceedings: filing and serving claims in the appropriate court
Default judgments: obtaining judgment where the debtor fails to respond
Enforcement: writs of execution, garnishee orders, payment plans
Examination of judgment debtors: compelling disclosure of assets
Insolvency referrals: winding up and bankruptcy where appropriate
Debt recovery across all Victorian courts and VCAT
A properly drafted letter of demand from a law firm resolves a significant proportion of outstanding debts — before any court involvement.
What We Handle

The Disputes We Handle

01

Letters of Demand

Formal, legally effective demand letters that convey seriousness and often prompt payment without court proceedings.

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02

Statutory Demands

Demanding payment from companies under the Corporations Act — creating a presumption of insolvency if ignored.

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03

Court Proceedings

Filing and serving claims in the Magistrates, County or Supreme Court — appropriate to the amount and complexity.

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04

Default Judgment

Obtaining judgment where the debtor fails to file a defence — quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Enforcement

Enforcing judgments through writs of execution, garnishee orders and examination of judgment debtors.

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Insolvency

Advising on winding up and bankruptcy proceedings where the debtor is insolvent — and referring to specialist insolvency practitioners.

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Matter

01
Letter of Demand
We send a formal letter of demand — professionally drafted, legally effective and often sufficient to prompt payment.
02
Assess Response
We assess the debtor's response — or lack of response — and advise on the appropriate next step.
03
Court Proceedings
If payment is not forthcoming, we file court proceedings in the appropriate court.
04
Judgment
We obtain judgment — by consent, default or after a hearing — and advise on enforcement options.
05
Enforcement
We enforce the judgment through the most efficient mechanism available — writ, garnishee or examination.
Why Choose Us

The Orange Legal Difference

Direct & Efficient

We move quickly. Debt recovery is time-sensitive and we do not delay the process with unnecessary steps.

All Debt Sizes

We act on debts of any size — from small claims to complex multi-party recoveries.

Cost-Effective

We keep your costs proportionate to the debt — using the most efficient process available for the amount involved.

Enforcement Expertise

We know how to enforce judgments effectively — and advise on asset investigation when debtors claim they cannot pay.

Common Questions

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Outstanding debt?

Contact Orange Legal Group today. We will assess your matter and advise on the fastest, most cost-effective path to recovery.

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