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Cox & Palmer congratulates their partner, John A. Keith, 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 Nova Scotia. Justice Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced this year’s appointments today, Dec. […]

Cox & Palmer’s leading Lexpert-ranked litigators are profiled in this special edition of Lexpert magazine: Lexpert Special Editions – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers Our lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with various litigation disputes, from commercial to insurance. As leading litigators, we work to understand your issues and provide seamless service. Meet Cox & Palmer’s […]

Wayne Myles, counsel at Cox & Palmer, was recently interviewed by Lexpert Magazine regarding his 20+ year business relationship with Brendan Paddick and John Risley, co-founders of Columbus International Inc. Wayne served as lead counsel to Columbus International Inc. on their recent $3B international merger – the largest deal in the company’s history. Read the […]

New Brunswick Court of Appeal rules that Estate is not entitled to future ‘lost income’ deceased would have earned. The recent New Brunswick Court of Appeal case of Higgins Estate v Arseneau, 2014 NBCA 65, will be of interest for anyone involved with fatality claims in New Brunswick. It confirms that in such cases, the […]

Cox & Palmer, a top ranked Atlantic Canada based law firm, with a growing global practice, announced today its role as lead legal advisor to the sellers of Columbus International Inc. (“Columbus”), in a game changing acquisition by Cable & Wireless Communications PLC (“CWC”). Columbus is a leading, privately owned, fibre-based telecommunications and technology services […]

Cox & Palmer congratulates their partner, George H. LeBlanc, QC 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’s career is highlighted by contributions to the practice of […]

Cox & Palmer’s leading energy lawyers are profiled in this special edition of Lexpert magazine: Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers Cox & Palmer’s energy and natural resources lawyers provide comprehensive commercial and regulatory advice to major electric and oil and gas projects, exploration and production companies, service companies, pipe laying companies, regulatory agents and governments. Meet […]

Jim Musgrave, Q.C. is the 2014 recipient of the national Lionel J. McGowan Award of Excellence in Dispute Resolution, awarded by the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). The national McGowan Award recognizes those who have made an outstanding contribution to the development and success of ADRIC on a national level, and have contributed significantly to […]

We are delighted to announce that John Keith from the Halifax office has been selected as a 2014 recipient of the Zenith Award. This year’s Zenith Award celebrates those lawyers, called between 1986 – 2000, who have demonstrated excellence and thought leadership in an area of practice – setting new standards for the profession John […]