Our expanded team can now lay claim to being amongst the industry leading property and construction insolvency practitioners. We deliver, like our other services, much more than the insolvency itself.

Led by Brian Silvia, our Property Insolvency Team has the most envied track record of achieving project completion in Australia today, all while working to enhance project value.

Brian is well known as a source of knowledge and as an industry speaker and presenter. For example, Brian Silvia’s industry presentation on managing the many elements of distressed construction projects whilst working to achieve value enhancement, is a benchmark.

Very few insolvency teams can profess to the level of absolute commitment required to put such knowledge and experiences to work, often within hours of commencement.

Brian and his team of experts have used their experience to good effect, managing hands-on the completion of over $200M of physical construction work in the early 90’s.

The BRI Ferrier Principal Advantage: Property & Construction Insolvency

A proven ability to co-ordinate and effectively manage all issues confronting a potentially imposing list of stakeholders:

  • Councils, State Governments and the EPA
  • Unions
  • Financiers
  • Subcontractors
  • Developers, owners, clubs and associations with interests
  • Legal representatives.

Our team has acquired skills in managing property construction that many property developers would envy – skills that are frequently relied upon.

We are also relied on to provide expert witness in legal cases on property insolvencies. Brian Silvia has also been called upon as an expert witness in antecedent transactions recovery actions.

We will determine and successfully manage all issues involving construction, contractual obligations, accounting, sales, valuation methods, land title and council regulations in a timely manner.

The ability to complete a 'distressed' construction project, comply with approvals and the demands of stakeholders, then to market and sell the asset, is valid demonstration of our diverse range of skills.

“When I think of forensic accounting expertise, I think of Brian Silvia and his team first and foremost. Why? Unquestionably experience and the insights that come with that experience. And thereafter? The commitment, the integrity, the teamwork, the love of a challenge and the results.”

Michelle Carr,
Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Legal