Sherine Metry

Sherine Metry serves as the Principal Solicitor and Public Notary at SKM Lawyers, a firm she has guided into prominence over her 19-year legal career. Her extensive expertise encompasses litigation in corporations and commercial law, building and construction disputes, property matters, insolvency, and both family and criminal law. She is well-versed as an ASIC Compliance Officer, offering sage advice within the Financial Services Industry. Sherine has amassed considerable experience in major commercial litigation, frequently appearing in the Supreme Court of NSW. Her client roster includes significant domestic and international financial and insurance companies, benefiting from her comprehensive insight into commercial contract disputes across diverse sectors. Sherine excels in offering strategic advice that enhances recovery options and leverages her diplomatic acumen to secure optimal outcomes in client negotiations. A respected figure among clients and peers alike, Sherine's commitment to professionalism and her passion for the law are widely recognised. She is a registered Public Notary and an active member of the noted professional bodies, including the Law Society of New South Wales and the Australian Insolvency Lawyers Association. Sherine's legal acumen is well-demonstrated in notable cases such as the Shabnam Amirbeaggi as Trustee litigation, where she adeptly handled trust and fraud complexities, and Musa v Alzreaiawi, addressing matters of alleged forgery and fraud. Her involvement in cases such as Michel Fahmy Aziz Guirguis v Oliga Aziz Girgis highlights her ability to navigate fiduciary duties, while Peter Holmes Investments Pty Ltd v Tadros Holdings Pty Ltd reflects her proficiency in property and partnership disputes. In her career, Sherine has also served as a Senior Lawyer at Consolidated Lawyers and a solicitor at established firms including McLachlan Chilton Solicitors, deMestre & Company Solicitors, and Doran & Associates. Her academic credentials from Western Sydney University include a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Diploma in Accounting, providing a strong foundation for her distinguished legal career.