We bring expertise, experience,
We have a passionate team of highly experienced registered liquidators, Chartered Accountants, Certified Practising Accountants, ARITA professional members and market specialists who have spent years helping countless small and medium businesses in Australia during difficult times.
Our qualified and licensed experts are some of the most experienced and respected experts in the industry. Our team’s market-leading expertise, in-depth knowledge, broad experience and solution focused in restructuring allow us to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
Our team works together to move our mission forward – safeguard and help navigate small and medium businesses through financial and legal challenges in Australia. We’re proud to leverage our expertise and experience to serve businesses in Australia – just like us.
“Our people – the heart of Greengate Advisory”
“By combining my practical experience and industry specialisation allows me to deliver commercial solutions for middle market corporations experiencing financial challenges in a timely manner.“
Patrick Loi
PRINCIPAL
REGISTERED LIQUIDATOR
Patrick is a Registered Liquidator and Founding Principal of Greengate Advisory Chartered Accountants with over 15 years of commercial, business restructuring and insolvency experience.
Patrick works closely with companies and their trusted advisers in the middle market sector who are experiencing financial challenges and utilises his practical and commercial experience to deliver commercial outcomes for all stakeholders. Prior to founding Greengate Advisory, Patrick worked with industry leaders in mid-tier accounting firm, BDO Australia and United Kingdom, and national restructuring firm, BRI Ferrier.
Significant Professional Experience
Patrick has taken a senior role on a variety of insolvency appointments including:
- Ryde Bowling Club Co-Op Limited (over 100 years old local club)
Managed the voluntary administration and the successful restructured the club through an amalgamation with another Registered Club. There were approximately 300 to 400 members after amalgamation. - Administrator of SES Fashion
A clothing retailer with that had over 20 outlets throughout Australia. We are managing over 50 employees and attempting to restructure the business to preserve its enterprise value. - Liquidator of Fortune Constructions & Design Pty Ltd
Successfully worked with the receivers to sell land of $5.5m and obtained surplus funds of $1m for unsecured creditors. - Voluntary Administrator and Liquidator of Gondon Group of Companies
that developed over 150 apartments in North Ryde, 60 townhouses in Kellyville. Managed the realization of the residual property stock. - Voluntary Administrator of Australian Shopping Network Pty Ltd T/A Open Shop.
Australia’s second largest home shopping network broadcast through Channel 75 nationally. Orderly wind-down of the company’s operation and working with key stakeholders to find an interest party to restructure the business at the same time.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Registered Liquidator
- Member, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Member, Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
- Bachelor of Accounting, Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Applied Finance, Macquarie University
- Former Board Member, Hong Kong Australia Business Association – NSW Chapter (Non for Profit)
Languages
- English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
“I use my expertise in insolvency, restructuring and bankruptcy to create solutions for business owners to deal with the financial consequences of significant events as early as possible, so that they have a greater chance of saving their business, or help them close their business quickly, efficiently and worry free.“
John Chand CPA
PRINCIPAL
REGISTERED LIQUIDATOR
John is a Registered Liquidator and a director of Greengate Advisory Chartered Accountants with over 12 years of insolvency experience.
John has significant experience across all facets of insolvency, which he uses to help businesses and individuals in financial distress. John is also a strong believer in helping small businesses overcome the constraints and costs of traditional insolvency solutions and is able to help eligible small businesses restructure under the small business restructuring regime or access the simplified liquidation process.
Significant Professional Experience
John has taken a senior role on a variety of insolvency appointments including:
- Voluntary Administrator of Darling Harbour Pty Ltd, St Wells Pty Ltd and Surfers Paradise Pty Ltd
Subsidiaries of an ASX listed company that operated retail outlets for Chinese tourists. The core business was adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and border closures. - Voluntary Administrator of SES Fashion
A clothing retailer with that had over 20 outlets throughout Australia. Managing over 50 employees and attempting to restructure the business to preserve its enterprise value. - Simplified Liquidation Process.
Helped the director understand her options and utilise the simplified liquidation process to provide a fast and cost effective means to wind up the company’s affairs. - Workaholics Services Pty Ltd.
Managed investigations funded through ASIC Assetless Administration Fund to conducted public examinations of the director and associated parties for potential breaches of directors duties, and phoenix activities.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Registered Liquidator
- Member, CPA Australia
- Member, Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
- Member, Turnaround Management Association Australia
- Bachelor of Business, Western Sydney University
Languages
- English
“I have over 15 years’ experience in insolvency experience and worked on many large complex engagements.“
Andrew Jo
PRINCIPAL
Andrew is a Principal of Greengate Avisory with over 15 years of commercial, business restructuring and insolvency experience.
Andrew has spent the majority of his career working with many of Australia’s most experienced and widely regarded insolvency practitioners (including Ian Ferrier, Brian Siliva, etc,). His range of experience includes voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships, deeds of company arrangement, and creditors’ trusts across a variety of industries predominantly in the small and medium-sized industry market.
Significant Professional Experience
Andrew has been involved in a wide range and size of corporate appointments, including voluntary and court-appointed liquidations/administrations in industries such as retail and hospitality, transportation and logistics, building and construction, etc.
Voluntary administration of SES Fashion, a clothing retailer specialising in womens fashion. The Company had approximately 8 stores and employed 50 employees as at the date of appointment. Conducted various sales campaigns to try and sell the remaining stock so as to maximise the returns from the Company’s assets.
Voluntary administration of Passiontree Velvet – A chain of cafes with stores located in QLD and NSW. Continued to trade the business with a view to restructure the business through a Deed of Company Arrangement.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)
- Associate of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Member – Australia Korea Business Council
- Bachelor of Accounting and Commerce – Macquarie University
Languages
- English
- Korean
“I have extensive experience in personal insolvency and law, focusing on assessing risks and opportunities for debt payment and financial recovery. I handle financial aspects of individual insolvency cases, guiding clients through proceedings to secure the most favorable outcomes.“
Luke D’Costa
SENIOR MANAGER
Luke is a senior manager of Greengate Advisory with over 16 years of personal insolvency experience.
Luke is specialized in overseeing financial aspects of individual insolvency cases, guiding clients through proceedings to achieve financial resolutions and optimal strategies for each case. By collaborating with legal professionals and insolvency practitioners, Luke develop effective strategies for clients and secure the most favorable outcomes.
Significant Professional Experience
Luke has taken a supervisor accountant role on a variety of individual insolvency cases including:
- Legal Expertise in Bankruptcy Act Enforcement
- Asset Recovery and Fraud Investigation
- Strategic Legal Persuasion
- Regulatory Insight and Compliance
Qualifications & Memberships
- Completed Advanced Certificate in Insolvency: Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce – Major in Accounting, Western Sydney University
Languages
- English
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