Navigating the SBR process: Abuse, manipulation, and unethical behaviour in Small Business Restructuring

02/09/2025

Based on a presentation by Kiara Calvert RITP, Partner, Hamilton Calvert Advisory and Narelle Ferrier RITF, Technical & Standards Director, ARITA at the 2025 Small Practice Conference, this article explores areas of potential abuse, manipulation, and unethical behaviour in Small Business Restructuring. It covers pre-appointment concerns such as prohibited referral fees, eligibility requirements, plan implementation issues, and post-appointment issues like strict independence rules.

The landscape of Small Business Restructuring (SBR) presents both opportunities for struggling businesses and challenges for insolvency practitioners tasked with navigating its complexities. At the 2025 ARITA Small Practice Conference, Kiara Calvert RITP, Partner at Hamilton Calvert Advisory, and Narelle Ferrier RITF, Technical & Standards Director at ARITA, shed light on critical aspects of SBRs susceptible to abuse, manipulation, and unethical behaviour. 

For insolvency professionals, understanding these pitfalls is paramount to maintaining the integrity of the SBR process and ensuring compliance.

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