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Sally Hutchsinso

Sally Hutchinson

Principal,

I became a Registered Liquidator in January 2026 after having worked in the insolvency industry both in Australia and the UK since 2007. Throughout my career I have gained a wealth of experience in corporate insolvency, including restructuring and recovery engagements. I have also had the opportunity to apply my experience across a broad spectrum of industries including mining, engineering, manufacturing, property development, hospitality and retail.

My professional expertise is based on a sound understanding of accounting practices, a wealth of relevant industry experience and excellent knowledge of legal issues relating to insolvencies and investigative accounting.

As a Registered Liquidator I have been appointed across a number of matters which have involved complex investigations and asset realisations, using my leadership and interpersonal skills to navigate difficult situations whilst maintaining a professional and commercial focus.

Experience

A.D. Engineering International Pty Ltd (VA/DOCA/Creditors’ Trust) I managed the trading of the company over a period of five months, whilst conducting an extensive national sale process. Successful restructure involved a DOCA and subsequently a Creditors’ Trust. Burke Group (CL’s/Court Appointed R&M)

This group of appointments involved complex investigations into related party transactions and creditor claims involving dispute resolutions between competing creditors and numerous court applications to progress settlement proceedings. Achieved substantial asset realisations and recoveries for the benefit of creditors.

Live Group (Trade on CVL)

My role across this group included facilitating the trading of multiple retail stores and working with Gordan Brothers to develop and implement the stock realisation strategy. A structured winding down to optimise asset realisations.

Members Voluntary Liquidations (MVL’s)

I am an appointee on a number of MVL’s including entities that have historically traded in property development and hospitality; finalising accounts in order to facilitate shareholder distributions.

Simplified Business Restructuring (SBR’s)

I was fortunate to work with the first practitioner in Western Australia to successfully implement two SBR plans resulting in a favourable outcome for both the companies and their stakeholders. Given that these appointments were the subject of new legislation, I was responsible for creating our office precedents for SBR’s as well as overall management of the restructuring process.

Deceased Estate Disputes

My role on these matters has been diversified to include all facets of investigation into the affairs of the deceased as well as direct involvement in legal matters, including assisting with court applications and negotiations and settlement proceedings, such as mediation in order to protect and maximise the Estate’s asset pool for the benefit of the relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications And Memberships
  • Registered Liquidator
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Curtin University
  • Member of the Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Member of the Joondalup Business Association
  • Accreditation as a Standard Mental Health First Aider

TELEPHONE NUMBER

MOBILE NUMBER:

0452 266 520

EMAIL ADDRESS:

shutchinson@brifwa.com.au
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