News & Events

Cox & Palmer is proud to congratulate Griffith D. Roberts on his recent appointment to King’s Counsel. Awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service and contribution to the legal profession, this appointment recognizes Griffith’s professional integrity, depth of experience, and the high esteem in which he is held by […]

We are pleased to announce that Anne McFarlane, a seasoned and accomplished estate planning & probate lawyer, has joined Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office as Counsel. Anne was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2010 after completing degrees at Dalhousie University (BA, 2010 and JD, 2013). She earned her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) […]

We are thrilled to announce that Lynn Sullivan, lawyer in our St. John’s office, has been named the President of the Canadian Bar Association-Newfoundland and Labrador Branch! This role is a testament to Lynn’s exceptional leadership, expertise, and dedication to the legal profession. Lynn brings a wealth of experience to her law practice, having earned […]

We are pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2025 has recognized 92 lawyers from our firm as leading practitioners, 15 lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” and one lawyer as a “One to Watch”. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is a premiere guide to legal excellence, highlighting leading lawyers in various […]

Our Halifax office is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates to our team, Sandy Jenkins and Nicola Watson. Nicola Watson brings her extensive knowledge in Litigation and Employment and Labour to Cox & Palmer. Known for her compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail, Nicola has successfully guided numerous clients through complex […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that 79 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2024 list of Lexpert-ranked lawyers. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, uses peer surveys to identify a comprehensive list of Canada’s leading lawyers in over 65 practice areas. The Directory determines which counsel are considered the […]

The New Brunswick team is experiencing rapid growth, as we proudly welcome nine new associates. Many of them started their careers with Cox & Palmer as students and recently completed their articles. They were officially called to the Bar in New Brunswick in June 2024. We are excited to introduce them as our newest Associate […]

Cox & Palmer welcomes several Summer Students and Articled Clerks to our offices across the region.  Each brings diverse experiences and unique perspectives. Our Summer Students and Articled Clerks have studied at law schools from across the country and internationally, including University of Melbourne, Dalhousie University, University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton, McGill University, […]

Cox & Palmer, along with its regional board of directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly O’Brien as Chief Marketing Officer. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Kelly has worked in advertising, marketing and consulting roles in Halifax and Toronto on leading brands such as Microsoft Xbox, Hyundai, Empire Theatres, Nova […]