News & Events

Cox & Palmer is proud to congratulate Michelle Willette on her recent appointment to King’s Counsel. This prestigious appointment is given annually to a select group of lawyers who demonstrate exceptional service and contributions to the legal profession. It highlights Michelle’s professional integrity, extensive experience, and the strong regard in which she is held by both […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce the appointments of Isabelle C. Moreau as Managing Partner of our Moncton office and Alanna Taylor, KC, as Managing Partner of our Prince Edward Island offices. Isabelle C. Moreau, based in Moncton, has over 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. She has a notable track […]

We are pleased to announce five new partners at Cox & Palmer: Matthew Gorman (Halifax), Laura Hanusiak (Halifax), Nicola Watson (Halifax), Luke Hayden (St. John’s) and Meaghan Hughes (Charlottetown). “Achieving partnership is a significant milestone in a lawyer’s career. Our new partners have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their clients, colleagues, and the community. We are […]

Cox & Palmer and Benson Buffett are pleased to announce that, effective 1 February 2025, they will join forces, creating one of the largest full-service law firms in Newfoundland & Labrador. This partnership will combine the strengths of two well-established firms, further enhancing their ability to provide exceptional legal services throughout the province and across […]

Our Halifax office is pleased to add a new team of talented associate lawyers who exemplify our commitment to client service and are ready to help with your legal challenges. Erin Huntington Erin is a corporate lawyer and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2021. She holds an accounting degree from Cape Breton […]

Cox & Palmer is thrilled to announce that Jessica Bungay, Partner in our Fredericton office, has been named a “Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40” by Lexpert® Magazine. Jessica has built a successful practice specializing in employment, labour, human rights, and administrative law. She has been recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a […]

Congratulations to Duane McAfee, Jade Spalding and Stéphanie Luce, lawyers in our New Brunswick offices, who have received the Kings Counsel Designation, as announced today by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The King’s Counsel designation is awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to the […]

We are pleased to announce that Cox & Palmer has been recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, by the Best Lawyers™ in Canada in 38 areas of law, highlighted on both national and regional scales. Firms who have been ranked are considered to have met a high threshold of excellence. […]

Cox & Palmer has been recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025, and recognized as a top firm in the areas of Corporate & Commercial and Insurance law. Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 ranking was determined through broad surveys (administered by Statista) that gathered recommendations from over 10,000 […]