About Us

Who are Business Rescue Solutions?

The team at Business Rescue Solutions are part of Rodgers Reidy, an international affiliation of insolvency, forensic and reconstruction professional services firms with offices in New Zealand, Australia and Asia.

Advice You Can Trust

At Business Rescue Solutions you will never be charged a fee for an initial consultation. We believe every client deserves the opportunity to consult with our professionals without worrying about the cost. We take the time to discuss the specifics of your business so that a detailed and accurate quote can be provided.

We will present you with a plan of action, after which you can take the time to discuss it with your fellow directors and other advisors before making a commitment.

We have dealt with companies large and small from every sector. We offer a wide range of services and offer assistance in:-

  • Formal Appointments
    • Shareholders’ Voluntary Liquidation
    • Solvent Liquidation
    • Court Liquidation
    • Creditor Compromise
    • Voluntary Administration
    • Deed of Company Arrangement
    • Receivership
  • Forensic accounting
  • Reconstruction services
  • Informal advice and consulting to assist you to deal with creditors that you cannot pay

Our Team

Paul Vlasic

Paul is a co-founder of Rodgers Reidy New Zealand. He began his career in commercial accounting in 1996 and has experience across a broad range of industries. He holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from the Auckland University of Technology and is a member of CPA Australia.

 

Career Highlights and Key Expertise

Paul has held several senior commercial accounting roles for various companies in the United States and New Zealand. Paul has also worked commercially in several senior roles in the IT industry. Since joining Rodgers Reidy, he has gained extensive experience in formal insolvency appointments, restructuring and turnaround projects.

Paul has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the following fields:

  • Retailing
  • Manufacturing
  • Import/Distribution
  • IT
  • Media
  • Financial Services
  • Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
  • Franchise Industry

More about Paul

Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business
  • National Certificate in Business Studies
  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Accredited Insolvency Practitioner (NZ)
  • Certified Practising Accountant

Memberships & Associations

  • CPA Australia
  • Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand
  • INSOL International

Personal Interests

Outside of work hours Paul is a keen cyclist, soccer and tennis player. Paul unwinds by going fishing with his family and heads up to the Tutukaka coast many weekends during the summer.

Business Lines:

Restructuring

Turnaround Strategies

Derek Ah Sam

Derek is a co-founder of Rodgers Reidy Limited’s New Zealand office. He is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and a current member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, with his membership spanning more than 30 years. He has extensive experience in the insolvency industry and has made many high-profile appointments.

 

Career Highlights and Key Expertise

Derek has worked for Rodgers Reidy in its Sydney office.  He gained valuable insolvency experience and held senior roles as Chief Financial Officer in several major commercial enterprises.

Derek has had experience in running a successful Chartered Accounting Practice providing advisory and tax advice to the SME market. Derek has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the following fields:

  • Retailing
  • Manufacturing
  • Import/Distribution
  • Export
  • Agribusiness
  • Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
  • Transport

More about Derek

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant- CA
  • CA ANZ – Public Practising Certificate
  • CA ANZ – Registered Mentor
  • Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, NZICA (Registration Number: IP 2)

Memberships & Associations

  • CA ANZ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • INSOL International
  • ATAINZ – Accounting and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand
  • RITANZ – Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association New Zealand

Personal Interests

On his days off, Derek enjoys heading up to his holiday home in Northland with his family.  He enjoys teeing off at his local golf club as well as heading out in his boat for a spot of fishing and reeling in the big Kingfish.

Business Lines:

Business Services

Corporate Insolvency

Our Locations

Auckland

Level 1, 547 Te Atatu Road,
Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland

Christchurch

32C Sheffield Crescent,
Burnside, Christchurch

Darwin

Unit 13, 16 Charlton Court
Woolner NT 0820

Perth

22 Lindsay Street
Perth WA 6000

Brisbane

Level 2A
181 Elizabeth Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Gold Coast

Level 15, Corporate Centre One
2 Corporate Court
Bundall QLD 4217

Sydney

Level 12, The University Centre
210 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Dubbo

PO Box 608
Dubbo NSW 2830

Chatswood

Level 20, Tower A, Zenith Centre
821 Pacific Highway
Chatswood NSW 2067

Adelaide

121 Sturt Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Hobart

Ground Floor, Cn Bathurst & Argyle Street
Hobart TAS 5000

Launceston

76 York Street
Launceston TAS 7250

Melbourne

Level 11, 385 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Geelong

5 Clare Street
Geelong VIC 3220

Tell us about your challenges so we can advise you on your available options. We’ve helped thousands of businesses like yours, and we’re confident we can help you. Complete the enquiry form, and one of our friendly team will be in contact within the next few hours.