Shane McCarthy

Shane McCarthy is the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of McCarthy Durie Lawyers, where he also serves on the firm's Board and Management Committee.

Working closely with a highly skilled management team, Shane oversees the delivery of centralised management and administrative functions across the firm.

With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Shane has led major projects including a complete refresh of the firm's practice management, accounting, and document management systems. These initiatives have placed user experience, data security, and future scalability at the forefront, enabling the development of improved workflows and automations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal solutions that meet the evolving complexities of the Australian legal and business landscape.

Beyond his role at MDL, Shane currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of 12 companies, where his responsibilities centre on corporate governance and compliance.

He is an active contributor to community organisations, having served as a committee member for the Redlands Law and Tennis Association and participated in numerous community events, including the Push-Up Challenge, CEO Sleep out and Brissie to the Bay, in aid of various charities.

Shanes current fundraising activities are (donation links):

• Team Beyond Blue 2026 Noosa Triathlon

• Brissie to the Bay participant: Multiple Sclerosis QLD

Outside of work, Shane enjoys boating, surfing, golf, diving, cycling and tennis.