Maura McKay
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Licensing
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(028) 9032 6878Share profile
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About
Provided by Maura McKay
Practice Areas
Maura McKay is a director of SDM Solicitors Limited practising as Shean Dickson Merrick. Maura has specialised in liquor licensing law in Northern Ireland for 39 years.
She advises on all types of licensing:-
– Applications for grant or alterations to pubs, off licences, hotels, restaurants, airports, conference centres and clubs
– Buying and selling pubs and other licensed properties and dealing with employee issues.
– Objections to licensing applications
– Entertainment licence applications and statutory appeals
In addition Maura has been involved in consultations with government bodies regarding amendment to liquor licensing legislation in Northern Ireland.
Chambers Review
UK
Maura McKay of Shean Dickson Merrick has developed a strong reputation for her licensing expertise. She is particularly noted for advising clients in the retail sector on contentious and non-contentious licensing matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maura McKay is highly respected in the licensing market."
"Maura McKay is highly respected in the licensing market."