Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by The Best LawyersTM in Canada 2019 as 2019 Law Firm of the Year for Insurance Law.  Law Firm of the Year awards recognize the single top firm for its work in a particular practice area in Canada.  The awards are based on a variety […]

Mohammad Ali Raza, chair of Cox & Palmer’s Halifax Ocean Innovation Team, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlon Lewis as Senior Ocean Advisor to the Halifax office. Dr. Lewis is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University and a successful entrepreneur, having created Satlantic, now part of Sea-Bird Scientific.  […]

Webinar: Thursday, May 23, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ADT) The growth of the ocean industry, like any other industry, is highly dependent on a vibrant, functional and reliable supply chain. With so much at stake, both suppliers and customers are increasingly taking steps to legally protect their interests and investments. This webinar will […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that John Keith, Q.C., a partner in the Halifax office,  has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and a judge ex officio of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. The Government of Canada announced the judicial appointment in the following press release: OTTAWA, March […]

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

The Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Wood of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has selected law firms Miller Thomson LLP and Cox & Palmer as Representative Counsel on behalf of the approximately 115,000 users affected by the shutdown of the QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange. On February 5, 2019, QuadrigaCX and certain affiliates were granted protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to welcome our newest associates, Elliott Bursey and Luke Hayden to our St. John’s office. Elliott Bursey is developing a general legal practice with a keen interest in litigation and intellectual property. His unique perspective and problem-solving drive will be strategic assets in delivering results for our clients. Luke Hayden […]

Congratulations to Sandra Arab Clarke on her appointment to the Queen’s Counsel. Queen’s Counsel appointments are awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the legal profession. Sandra is a Partner in the Halifax office and a member of our insurance defence practice. In addition to […]

It is with great pleasure that we announce 7 new partners of Cox & Palmer:  Geoff Breen (Halifax), Cindy Cameron (Summerside), Matt Dorreen (Halifax), Steve Forbes (Charlottetown), Richard Norman (Halifax), Nick Ouellette (Saint John), and Mohammad Ali Raza (Halifax). “The invitation to partnership is a reflection of the leadership and commitment they have demonstrated to […]