Shannon McMenamin

Shannon brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to her role as a Senior Associate, specialising in succession law, negotiation, and litigation procedures. Her dedication to providing calm and supportive guidance is evident in her handling of complex inheritance, trust, and estate matters. Shannon's background in commercial litigation, complemented by years of focused experience in Wills and Estates, enables her to address clients' multifaceted legal issues with precision, care, and a commercially savvy mindset. Shannon began her distinguished legal career in commercial litigation at a prominent Adelaide law firm, where she honed a broad array of skills in document drafting, mediations, and courtroom advocacy. Her journey continued in a boutique Wills and Estates firm, and subsequently in the Wills and Estates team of a commercial and property law firm. Here, Shannon provided strategic estate planning advice to professionals and property owners, assisted executors in estate administration, and represented clients in inheritance, trust, and estate disputes. Her unique academic and professional background equips Shannon to adeptly manage complex estate matters, especially those involving international or commercial elements. Clients benefit from her ability to navigate estates with intricate or cross-jurisdictional issues, instilling confidence throughout the process. Recognising the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, Shannon frequently works alongside legal counsel, accountants, and financial advisors. She understands the importance of leveraging collective expertise to achieve optimal outcomes for clients. Shannon is committed to resolving disputes collaboratively and commercially, always prioritising her clients’ best interests. Having personally experienced loss and the ensuing administrative challenges, Shannon is acutely aware of the importance of having a trusted advisor. She is dedicated to guiding clients through these processes, alleviating burdens, and allowing them the space to grieve.