Who we are

Varden Pierce guides business owners through financial distress with clarity and control.

Why we exist and what drives us

We believe viable businesses shouldn’t fail due to poor timing or incomplete information. Our mission is to meet business owners at their most critical moment—when the pressure is mounting but options still exist—and help them see clearly what comes next.
Impact

Businesses guided to clarity

Supporting owners when it matters most

Assessments completed

90

Businesses assessed in the past year

Restructuring success rate

78

Viable businesses prepared for SBR

Average time to assessment

5

Days from initial contact to clear direction
Leadership

The team

Experienced advisors committed to confidential, independent guidance
James Varden
Founder
Twenty years in restructuring and insolvency advisory work across Australia
Sarah Pierce
Director
Specializes in SBR preparation and business viability assessment for SMEs
Michael Chen
Senior advisor
Guides businesses through financial distress with practical, clear pathways
Emma Rossi
Advisory consultant
Handles documentation and preparation for restructuring and exit processes
David Hartley
Business analyst
Conducts financial assessments and identifies viable restructuring options
Lisa Okonkwo
Client liaison
Ensures smooth transitions and ongoing support throughout the process
Approach

What sets us apart in pre-insolvency advisory

We focus exclusively on the critical window before formal insolvency, when decisions still matter. Our independence and clarity help owners act with confidence.

Clear direction

We remove confusion and help owners understand their options and act decisively when it matters most.

What we do

Recognition

Trusted by advisors and business owners across Australia for confidential, independent guidance.

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