Ross Thomson

Experience as an Insolvency Specialist
Ross's insolvency journey began in 1988 when he joined the Registrar in Bankruptcy, a Federal Court of Australia division operating under the Attorney General's Department. Within this role, he supervised staff assisting individuals filing for bankruptcy, offering guidance, and processing forms. Additionally, he played a crucial role in registering new Bankruptcy Trustees and auditing their annual returns.

In 1989, Ross's career advanced as he joined the Complex Administrations Section of the Official Receiver's Office, later known as AFSA, handling intricate and high-profile bankruptcies under the Official Trustee's jurisdiction. Subsequently, he transitioned to the Bankruptcy Regulation Unit, where he scrutinized the activities of all Western Australian Bankruptcy Trustees, including AFSA.

Experience as a Liquidation Specialist
Ross's expertise extends into the field of liquidation. In 2009, he became a registered liquidator, and he registered as a bankruptcy trustee in 2010. Notably, he oversaw the complex liquidation of a company indebted to $30 million due to "bottom of the harbour activity," a challenging endeavour involving unwinding intricate transactions to trace the money's destination.

Over his career, Ross has administered over 150 liquidations, often achieving exceptional outcomes in Voluntary Administrations and Deeds of Company Arrangements, returning full value to creditors. He's successfully recovered substantial sums from directors and other parties through the Corporations Act's voidable transaction regime, leveraging a pragmatic approach and, when necessary, legal expertise.

Ross's extensive experience spans construction, retail, liquor, hospitality, transport, medical, and finance-based liquidations. He is keen to expand his horizons and engage with other sectors, capitalizing on his reputation for clarity and ethics and consistently delivering favourable results that continue to earn him referrals from a loyal network of industry professionals.