News & Events

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day.  It is a day for the celebration of the contributions of Indigenous People.   While we celebrate this year, we are of course reminded of the truths that must be confronted.  The re-discovery of the mass burial site in Kamloops, BC, leaves all of us deeply troubled.  On this day […]

Suzanne Rix and Michelle Kelly, Partners in the Halifax office,  have received their Queen’s Counsel designations. Awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the legal profession, this designation recognizes our colleagues’ professional integrity, hard work and the high regard in which they are held by […]

Today marks the anniversary of the death of George Floyd. In reflecting on Mr. Floyd’s life and legacy, we continue our efforts to listen and learn, and to strive for a more equitable, diverse and inclusive law firm.  And on this anniversary, we renew our commitment to stand in solidarity with those who experience or […]

ST. JOHN’S – On the heels of its recent sponsorship of Genesis, Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office announced today that it has signed an agreement with the innovative legaltech startup, Rally. Rally helps law firms work more efficiently by streamlining client intake, automating document drafting, and enabling secure online collaboration with clients. Cox & […]

Today, Nova Scotia announced that workers may qualify for up to 4 paid sick days when they miss time between May 10, 2021 and July 31, 2021, while awaiting a COVID-19 test appointment, getting tested, self-isolating while awaiting test results or going to a vaccination appointment. This program only applies to workers who cannot work […]

In response to the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia, the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer has closed to the public and moved to remote operations. Our remote operations plan prioritizes the health and safety of our team and community, while providing uninterrupted service to our clients. All members of our team are accessible […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that 81 of our lawyers have been named to the 2021 list of Lexpert Ranked Lawyers. “We’re delighted that so many of our lawyers have been named to this esteemed list.” says George Cooper, QC, Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition is a confirmation of the experience and great […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to introduce our newest legal talent. Atanu Haldar is pursuing a corporate practice with a specific interest in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial law, and corporate law. Atanu earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2020 after completing a B.Sc. (Hons.) in biology and […]

A recent series of articles in the Globe and Mail has brought the issue of gender pay equity in Canadian private practice law firms to the forefront. We appreciate their efforts to bring public focus to this issue. Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion; this must include pay equity. In recent […]