Shannon Judith McKay
Barrister & Solicitor · Bay Legal
Professional Overview
Shannon Judith McKay is a lawyer in Hastings, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Wellington High Court on 16/12/1999. On the register they list Family as an area of practice.
Shannon Judith McKay practises at Bay Legal. Registration on the NZ Law Society roll can be verified via the link below. LawyerFinder NZ is a directory; we do not provide legal advice.
Areas of Practice
Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Source: NZ Law Society register, read 11 November 2026.
Law Firm
Bay Legal
Firm rating: 3.9(15reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 6 register entries for Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal, in Hawke's Bay.
Firm review summary
Bay Legal has received mixed feedback across its recent reviews. Several clients praised the firm's staff friendliness and helpfulness, while others reported serious dissatisfaction with case outcomes and costs, including complaints about poor case defence despite legal aid coverage. The firm's rating of 3.9 out of 5 reflects this variance, with recent one-star reviews citing unresolved matters and unexpected expenses alongside older five-star endorsements. Client experiences at Bay Legal appear to vary significantly depending on the matter and individual handling.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal — about the firm, not Shannon Judith McKay individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Hawke's Bay
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Family
- • Arbitration
- • Employment
- • Property
- • Trusts and Estates
Contact Information
📍 Location
Hawke's Bay , Hastings
New Zealand
🏛️ Official Profile
View Law Society ProfilePractising certificate: Barrister & Solicitor
Issued 01/07/2026, expires 30/06/2027, as shown on the NZ Law Society register when we read it on 11 November 2026.
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