Paul Kelly

Paul has extensive experience in providing advice to metropolitan and regional councils in respect of their rights and powers pursuant to section 184 of the Local Government Act 1999. Acting exclusively for local government clients, Paul maintains strategic relationships with all relevant stakeholders operating in the local government sector. With almost 20 years experience in servicing public authorities including the sale of assets, general debt collection and litigation, Paul is sensitive to the specific needs of local governments and is always mindful of the need to preserve the sound relationship between Councils and residents wherever possible. In particular, Paul’s specialist expertise is often called upon to provide advice to local governments on the options available to successfully recover outstanding debts in situations involving complex disputes.

Thomas Burke

Thomas has acted for a wide range of clients in various industries to collect debts and in particular state government departments and statutory authorities. Thomas has recent experience in managing a significant debt collection practice and has over 10 years experience in commercial litigation acting for secured and unsecured creditors and in this capacity, he has acted for major South Australian and Northern Territory government departments, statutory authorities, a multinational financial services company and a number of major Australian banks. This experience has enabled him to confidently lead teams of account managers in the successful recovery of debts, and to grasp a sound understanding of all facets to the operation involving the management of debt recoveries and credit management in a broad range of industries.

Vas Marinos

Vas has approximately 14 years of experience in debt recovery services, as well as commercial litigation experience (including bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency) in various State and Federal Courts for the private sector. In this time, he has developed a strong reputation as a successful commercial litigator and a highly regarded problem solver. With a proven record of success in all facets of small and large litigation, Vas provides concise and effective advice to ensure that you receive the best outcome, and his 10 year membership with the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association reflects this. As a part of his commercial litigation experience, Vas has practiced in a variety of matters including but not limited to, contractual and property disputes, trust disputes, debt recovery, bankruptcy, insolvency, injunctions, negligence and fraud.