Ian Purchas
Ian Purchas

BA., FIPA, FCLA, JP
 

Key Specialties:
Insolvency & Reconstruction

Ian Purchas has a deep understanding of the complexities of business insolvency and reconstruction and has specialist expertise across a broad range of industries.

If a client is experiencing difficulty they can be confident that Ian, working closely with his team, has the experience and expertise to recommend and implement a practical solution to help overcome the situation.

Ian’s clients appreciate his understanding, professionalism and willingness to always go ‘the extra mile’. When assisting businesses in financial difficulty, his first priority is to explore options which will allow for the continuation of the business for the benefit of employees, creditors, customers and directors/shareholders. Every detail is considered and nothing is overlooked.

Ian’s track record in insolvency and reconstruction over the past 25 years, including 10 years with Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and as a principal in a large specialist insolvency firm, has earned him an enviable and well-deserved reputation amongst his peers. Ian’s major insolvency administrations have included Burns Philp Trustee Co, Girvan, Equity Corp, Norman Ross Discounts and Globite. Ian joined RMG Partners in 2008 and his impressive rate of conversion of Voluntary Administrations to Deeds of Company Arrangement is evidence of his expertise and unwavering commitment to his clients.

Ian’s reputation extends outside the industry and he is often called upon by the media (press, television and radio) to comment on topical insolvency matters. Ian is also a regular contributor to 2GB’s Money News program with finance expert Ross Greenwood and to Peter Switzer's Grow Your Business TV program on Sky News Business and www.growyourbusiness.com.au.

Ian also organises the annual Australian Accountants, Lawyers and Directors Conference in Aspen, Colorado (www.aaldc.com.au), of which RMG Partners is proud to be the principal sponsor.

Professional registrations, memberships and associations

  • Registered Company Liquidator
  • Official Liquidator of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Federal Court of Australia
  • Institute of Public Accountants (Fellow)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants (Affiliate)
  • Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
  • Commercial Law Association of Australia (Fellow)
  • Australian Institute of Credit Management

 

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