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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.