Checketts McKay Law Limited is a long established regional law firm serving Central Otago and the Southern Lakes from offices in Alexandra, Cromwell, Wanaka and Ranfurly. The firm traces its origins to historic local practices dating back to the 1880s and combines that heritage with modern technology and service standards to deliver practical legal solutions across a broad range of matters.

Led by experienced directors, the firm emphasises a people focused, client first approach and operates with the philosophy that clients deserve direct access to capable counsel, clear guidance and timely communication. The firm describes itself as Your Local Supporters - always, providing proactive, respectful and solution oriented support to individuals, families and businesses throughout the region.

Checketts McKay Law offers a comprehensive suite of services including criminal defense, family law, employment and health and safety, real estate and corporate and commercial matters, as well as dispute resolution and notary services. This combination reflects a capability to handle both contentious proceedings and complex transactions for clients across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes.

About Checketts Mckay Law - Alexandra

30 people in their team


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The Criminal Defense practice delivers skilled representation across a broad range of offences, drawing on the firm’s litigation experience and strong local court connections in Central Otago and the Southern Lakes to provide practical, timely advocacy and guidance for clients facing criminal matters.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

In Family Law, the firm provides experienced guidance on relationship property, care of children and family protection matters, with leadership from a director who appears in Family and District Courts across New Zealand and offers clear strategies and compassionate client support throughout proceedings.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

The Employment and Health and Safety practice counsels on employment agreements, workplace disputes, health and safety compliance and regulatory matters, drawing on the team’s experience to resolve issues efficiently for both employers and employees.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice handles residential and commercial property transactions, subdivisions and related development work with a focus on rural and agribusiness matters, offering end to end support from due diligence through to settlement and ongoing property matters.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

The Corporate and Commercial practice supports company and commercial matters including structuring, contracts, due diligence and transactions, with strength in business sales and purchases, unit title developments, leasing and other corporate advisory work for clients in Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region.

Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls