News & Events

Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that Ben Howard, Partner in our Charlottetown office, has been named a Rising Star: Leading Lawyer 40 and Under by Lexpert®. This national award highlights exceptional lawyers under 40 who demonstrate excellence in their practice, leadership within the profession, and meaningful community impact. Ben has built a successful […]

Cox & Palmer’s Prince Edward Island offices are proud to welcome four new associates to the firm. Their diverse skills, fresh perspectives and commitment to excellence will strengthen our team and enhance our service to clients across the island. Charlottetown Kaylee Campbell maintains a broad practice with a focus on general litigation, employment and labour […]

We are delighted to announce that Cox & Palmer has been recognized in the 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms™ – Canada”, published by Best Lawyers®. The firm is ranked in 37 areas of law, with recognition spanning both national and regional levels, an achievement that underscores our continued commitment to providing exceptional legal services. The […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to once again be named among The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Best Law Firms” for 2026 and recognized as a top firm in Corporate and Commercial, Insurance Law and Mergers & Acquisitions – marking our fifth consecutive year on the list. This recognition is especially meaningful as it is driven […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to congratulate our Chief Executive Officer and Partner, George L. Cooper, KC, on his appointment as the 10th Chancellor of Mount Allison University, effective January 1, 2026. A Mount Allison alumnus, George’s appointment recognizes his longstanding commitment to leadership, education, and community service across Atlantic Canada. His four-year term as […]

  Our Halifax office is pleased to welcome six new associates to our Halifax office, all were called to the Nova Scotia Bar in June 2025. These associates exemplify our commitment to client service and are ready to help with your legal challenges. Atosa Asadi Atosa is an associate in our Business Law Group, she […]

Our New Brunswick team continues to grow with the addition of ten new associates. Many of these talented lawyers began their careers at Cox & Palmer as students and have completed their articles. We’re excited to welcome them as part of our team and look forward to their valuable contributions across the province. Saint John […]

We are pleased to welcome two new associates to our St. John’s office, both called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in June 2025. They bring strong academic backgrounds and valuable experience gained through their time as students and articled clerks. We look forward to the insight and energy they will contribute to our team […]

We are excited to announce that The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 has recognized 87 lawyers from our firm as leading practitioners, 12 lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” and four lawyers as “One to Watch”. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is a premiere guide to legal excellence, highlighting leading lawyers in various practice areas […]