Business Rescue, Restructuring
& Insolvency
Strategic Legal Support Through Financial Distress
In today’s unpredictable economic environment, financial distress can affect even the most resilient businesses. At Cox Yeats, we offer proactive and strategic legal support to companies facing operational or financial difficulty, guiding them through turnaround, recovery, or exit in a way that preserves value and protects stakeholders.
Our dedicated team works across sectors, collaborating with tax, employment, corporate, and litigation experts to deliver integrated, practical solutions.
Business Rescue:
Rehabilitation with a Clear Plan
Business rescue is a formal legal process aimed at rehabilitating financially distressed companies. Introduced in Chapter 6 of the Companies Act (No. 71 of 2008), it allows businesses to restructure operations, assets, and debt while maintaining control and protecting against creditor claims.
Our Business Rescue services include:
- Conducting independent business reviews to assess viability
- Drafting and implementing legally compliant rescue plans
- Managing stakeholder engagement, including creditor meetings
- Assisting with post-commencement financing
- Advising on exit strategies and tax-related litigation
Our focus is on sustainability, transparency, and restoring solvency wherever possible.
Business Restructuring & Turnaround:
A Flexible Alternative
For businesses not yet in formal distress but showing signs of financial pressure, restructuring offers a more flexible solution. This process focuses on improving liquidity, reducing debt burdens, and optimising operational performance, helping avoid the reputational risks of formal rescue.
This route is ideal for companies seeking to proactively manage risk and preserve business continuity.
We assist clients with:
- Organisational restructures, mergers, and acquisitions
- Strategic due diligence and risk evaluation
- Developing and implementing cash flow improvement plans
- Debt negotiation, refinancing, and repayment strategy
- Tax compliance and restructuring-related legal support
Insolvency & Liquidation:
Managing the Final Exit
When business rescue or restructuring is no longer viable, liquidation becomes necessary. Whether voluntary or court-ordered, our team ensures the process is managed efficiently, legally, and with stakeholder transparency.
Our insolvency services include:
- Advising directors and creditors on legal obligations
- Managing voluntary and compulsory liquidations
- Facilitating asset sales and optimising creditor outcomes
- Handling cross-border insolvencies and sequestrations
- Representing stakeholders in insolvency litigation and disputes
Our lawyers provide strategic, risk-aware guidance to minimise disruption and achieve a fair resolution for all parties involved.
Why Choose Cox Yeats?
Multidisciplinary Insight:
Our team brings together experts in tax, corporate, litigation, and restructuring to address complex, multi-faceted financial challenges.
Track Record of Results:
We have a proven history of achieving successful turnarounds and managing high-value insolvency matters.
Strategic Partnerships:
We work closely with business rescue practitioners, liquidators, and financial advisors to ensure cohesive outcomes.
Client-Focused Approach:
Whether your objective is survival, recovery, or closure, our advice is always commercial, timely, and clear.
Let’s Restructure the
Right Way
If your business is under financial strain, don’t wait until it’s too late. Our team can help assess your options and develop a clear strategy, whether through business rescue, turnaround, or orderly wind-down.
Contact the Cox Yeats Business Rescue & Insolvency Team to take the next step toward clarity and control.