News & Events

Cox & Palmer’s newest associates are champions on the pond, in the concert hall, and on the mats. But their recent Call to the Bar is an achievement we are especially proud to acknowledge. Allison Philpott currently has a general legal practice, with a growing interest in commercial litigation, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Outside of […]

Cox & Palmer welcomes Matt Saunders to our Halifax litigation team. Matt recently moved home to Nova Scotia from Toronto, where he practised commercial litigation with a global law firm acting for both domestic and foreign clients in the banking, mining, and technology sectors. In addition to his legal experience, Matt has managed projects related to public […]

It is with great pleasure that we announce four new partners in the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer:  Joseph Herschorn, Andrew Sowerby, Jillian Strugnell and Peter Zed. “Joe, Andrew, Jillian and Pete are exceptional young professionals.  Each has distinguished his or herself in their chosen field and will contribute greatly to the growth and future success of our firm.” says Kevin […]

Congratulations to our colleague and friend, Adam King, and his teammates who recently represented New Brunswick at the 2017 Canadian Men’s Team Squash Championship held in Moncton this past weekend. Adam has been playing squash for the last 18 years and was recruited to play varsity squash at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA, where […]

Cox & Palmer wishes to announce that on January 1, 2017, Ryan Burgoyne became our Fredericton Managing Partner and Edward Keyes the Managing Partner of our Saint John office. Ryan joined Cox & Palmer in 2006 and has built a strong litigation and insurance law practice and will continue advising his clients along with his new management responsibilities.  Ryan […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that Stephanie Hickman, Partner in the St. John’s office, has been appointed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Oil and Gas Industry Development Council. Stephanie’s merit-based appointment speaks to her extensive knowledge and experience in the oil and gas industry. As a member of Cox & Palmer’s energy and natural resources […]

Cox & Palmer congratulates The Honourable Clyde K. Wells, QC, Counsel in the St. John’s office, on being invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour that benefits, in an outstanding manner, the Province and its residents. […]

Cox & Palmer’s leading litigation lawyers are profiled in this special edition of Lexpert magazine: Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers The diverse skills of our litigation team allow us to provide a complete range of services. For more information, visit our Areas of Law page. Meet Cox & Palmer’s Lexpert-ranked litigation lawyers: John P. Barry, ONB, QC  Sandra R. Chaytor, […]

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 of law. Through his 39 years practising law, John D. Townsend, QC has received numerous accolades and provides his clients […]