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Named in honour of the late Frank Leger, counsel in the Saint John office of Cox & Palmer, this award is the highest honour granted by the New Brunswick Law Society.  The award recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the law society, contributions to the governance of the legal profession, and excellence in the practice […]

Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office is pleased to announce that Kate O’Neill has been appointed to the firm’s Management Committee as Professional Personnel Partner. In her new role, Kate will help support and guide associate lawyers through the course of their professional growth and career development. She will also serve as a valuable liaison between the […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to share that William T. Cahill, a partner in our St. John’s office, has been named a “Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40” by the national publication Lexpert® Magazine. As a corporate and commercial practitioner with a focus on mining law, William provides advice to clients ranging from prospectors to major […]

Cox & Palmer today announced that Leanne O’Leary has been appointed Managing Partner of the St. John’s office. The appointment is a testament to her professional accomplishments, business acumen, and remarkable leadership skills. Leanne is a skilled commercial and insurance litigator who represents an extensive range of the firm’s local and national clients. She has been a […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to share that Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, QC, has been appointed a judge of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John’s. In addition to maintaining a strong and successful practice in the offshore oil and gas industry, Sandy has been an exceptional leader, mentor, […]

Cox & Palmer congratulates their New Brunswick Managing Partner, George L. Cooper, Q.C. on his recent appointment as Queen’s Counsel. The Queen’s Counsel designation is awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the legal profession in New Brunswick. George has appeared before all levels of […]

Congratulations to Michelle Kelly, Partner in the Halifax office, recently named national chair of The Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women. The Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women consists of provincial and territorial advisory bodies from across the country dedicated to advancing women’s issues […]

Cox & Palmer today announced that the Honourable Michel P. Samson, former member of the Legislative Assembly in the Province of Nova Scotia, has joined the firm’s Halifax office as counsel. “We are delighted to welcome Michel to our firm.” says Kevin Latimer, QC, managing partner of Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office. “Michel’s national and […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that 75 of their lawyers have been listed in The Best LawyersTM in Canada 2018. Initially published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is a guide to legal excellence, recognizing leading lawyers who have been selected through a peer-review process. “It is a great honour to see 75 of our lawyers named to the 2018 […]