Cox & Palmer welcomes several Summer Students and Articled Clerks across the region.  Each student brings enthusiasm, diverse experiences and a fresh perspective to the practice of law. Our Summer Students and Articled Clerks have studied at law schools from across the country including the Schulich School of Law, University of New Brunswick, Université de […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Rix, QC, as Managing Partner of the Halifax office, effective April 22, 2022. Suzanne is multi-lingual and is the first female Managing Partner of Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office. Suzanne has a thriving practice in the areas of citizenship and immigration law and she […]

The Halifax office of Cox & Palmer has welcomed associate lawyer, Jenn Power, to our litigation team. Jenn recently moved back to Nova Scotia after working in a Toronto litigation firm. With her broad litigation experience, Jenn’s practice includes commercial litigation, administrative law, professional responsibility, insurance, and commercial arbitration. Jenn completed her legal education at […]

Cox & Palmer has welcomed a new partner to the Halifax office. Tax lawyer, Carolle Fernando has joined our corporate and commercial practice group. Prior to joining Cox & Palmer, Carolle was a partner with a national accounting firm with a primary focus on tax law. Carolle works with a broad range of business clients […]

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 […]