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We are pleased to highlight our Best Lawyers in Canada “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions for 2022. This recognition, given to lawyers who received the highest overall peer-feedback, is bestowed upon one lawyer from each practice area, in each geographic region. Robin Aitken | Real Estate Law, Charlottetown: Robin is Managing Partner for Cox & […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that Matthew Peyton has joined the St. John’s partnership team. Matthew began his career at Cox & Palmer as a summer student in 2014 and was called to the bar of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2017. Since that time, he has built a reputation as an excellent corporate, […]

Cox & Palmer announced that Stephen P. Clark, ICD.D, MBA, CPA/CMA, PMP, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the St. John’s office. Steve is an experienced leader who brings effective decision-making ability and sound management to the Cox & Palmer team. Steve served as an executive for over 20 years in both the public […]

Halifax, NS – Victor Goldberg, QC will assume the role of Interim Managing Partner for Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office following the appointment of Dan Ingersoll, QC to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on March 28. “We congratulate our colleague and friend, Justice Ingersoll, on this well-deserved achievement, which also is an indication of […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that Dan Ingersoll, Q.C., Managing Partner in the Halifax office, has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada announced the judicial appointment in the following press release: March 28, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada   The Honourable […]

We are pleased to welcome Connor MacLean to our Halifax office. Connor is an associate in our corporate commercial group with a focus on tax law. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019 and began his career with a national accounting firm where he assisted clients in navigating their GST/HST obligations and has […]

In an Open Letter, 21 of Canada’s law firms are calling on the Government of Canada to fulfill its promise to resettle vulnerable Afghans. The letter outlines the urgency of this matter and provides details on how we can take immediate action. The Government of Canada must do the following to aid in this crisis: […]

Matthew Gorman has joined the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer as Counsel.  As a new member of the firm’s corporate and commercial law group, Matt’s practice focuses on commercial transactions and business advisory, where he counsels a variety of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses from inception through to various stages of development. Matt brings […]

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of The Honourable Edward Roberts, CM, ONL, OC, QC. Edward was a dear friend, brilliant colleague, and dedicated public servant who made a remarkable impact on the legal and political landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador. Edward passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Edward’s professional […]