About

Described as Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing company with a speciality in the areas of groceries, fresh produce, liquor, hardware and other consumer goods, Metcash has a long history, having origins dating back to 1927. It is one of the most prestigious companies in its sector and is traded on the Australian Securities Exchange; legal support for this operation is, therefore, required to be at a very high level. Fortunately, the Metcash legal team is staffed at all levels with experienced and knowledgeable operators. Julie Hutton is general manager for legal and company secretary, having made the move in-house in June 2016 following an incredibly successful private practice career, including over a decade with Baker McKenzie culminating in her being made partner and assistant practice group manager for corporate markets at its Sydney branch. Hutton is supported ably by the rest of the Metcash legal team, in particular head of legal for liquor and assistant company secretary Kerrie Holmes. Holmes has been with the company since August 2008, and provides the team with an experienced legal professional with unmatched insight into how the company operates.