News & Events

We are pleased to announce that John Graham has joined our Halifax Business Law Team as an Associate. John earned degrees from Bishop’s University (BA, 2014), The University of Law in London, England (LLB, 2020), and University of British Columbia (LLM, 2022). He has a unique practice that spans both the Entertainment Law and Real […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that 85 of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, uses peer surveys to identify a comprehensive list of Canada’s leading lawyers in over 60 practice areas. The Directory determines the top […]

St. John’s law firms, Cox & Palmer and Benson Buffett, are pleased to announce that they have officially merged as of February 17, 2025, creating one of the largest full-service law firms in Newfoundland & Labrador. Joining Cox & Palmer are 12 lawyers, two articled clerks and 20 staff from predecessor firm, Benson Buffett, which […]

Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office is thrilled to announce the addition of Mark Russell, an experienced insolvency and disputes lawyer with over 15 years of practice in Canada and internationally. Called to the Newfoundland & Labrador bar in 2009 and admitted as an attorney in the Cayman Islands in 2016, Mark specializes in insolvency, […]

Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office is pleased to introduce our newest associates: Michael Hrabowsky, Cassidy LaCosta, Matthew Gough and Sarah Dominic. Michael Hrabowsky’s practice is focused on commercial litigation, banking & finance law and corporate law. He was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 2022 and previously worked at a prominent litigation […]

Cox & Palmer is proud to congratulate Michelle Willette on her recent appointment to King’s Counsel. This prestigious appointment is given annually to a select group of lawyers who demonstrate exceptional service and contributions to the legal profession. It highlights Michelle’s professional integrity, extensive experience, and the strong regard in which she is held by both […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce the appointments of Isabelle C. Moreau as Managing Partner of our Moncton office and Alanna Taylor, KC, as Managing Partner of our Prince Edward Island offices. Isabelle C. Moreau, based in Moncton, has over 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. She has a notable track […]

We are pleased to announce five new partners at Cox & Palmer: Matthew Gorman (Halifax), Laura Hanusiak (Halifax), Nicola Watson (Halifax), Luke Hayden (St. John’s) and Meaghan Hughes (Charlottetown). “Achieving partnership is a significant milestone in a lawyer’s career. Our new partners have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their clients, colleagues, and the community. We are […]

Cox & Palmer and Benson Buffett are pleased to announce that, effective 1 February 2025, they will join forces, creating one of the largest full-service law firms in Newfoundland & Labrador. This partnership will combine the strengths of two well-established firms, further enhancing their ability to provide exceptional legal services throughout the province and across […]