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Cox & Palmer is proud to announce that Ashley Savinov (Wakeham) has joined the St. John’s partnership team. Ashley began her career at Cox & Palmer as a summer student and was called to the bar of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2014. Since that time, she has built a strong and successful employment and labour […]

Cox & Palmer’s Charlottetown office is pleased to welcome new associates, Maggie Hughes and Frank Follwell, after they were called to the Prince Edward Island Bar earlier this month. Prior to receiving a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick in 2020, Maggie obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) at Memorial University of Newfoundland […]

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day.  It is a day for the celebration of the contributions of Indigenous People.   While we celebrate this year, we are of course reminded of the truths that must be confronted.  The re-discovery of the mass burial site in Kamloops, BC, leaves all of us deeply troubled.  On this day […]

Suzanne Rix and Michelle Kelly, Partners in the Halifax office,  have received their Queen’s Counsel designations. Awarded each year to a select group of lawyers for their outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the legal profession, this designation recognizes our colleagues’ professional integrity, hard work and the high regard in which they are held by […]

Today marks the anniversary of the death of George Floyd. In reflecting on Mr. Floyd’s life and legacy, we continue our efforts to listen and learn, and to strive for a more equitable, diverse and inclusive law firm.  And on this anniversary, we renew our commitment to stand in solidarity with those who experience or […]

ST. JOHN’S – On the heels of its recent sponsorship of Genesis, Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office announced today that it has signed an agreement with the innovative legaltech startup, Rally. Rally helps law firms work more efficiently by streamlining client intake, automating document drafting, and enabling secure online collaboration with clients. Cox & […]

Today, Nova Scotia announced that workers may qualify for up to 4 paid sick days when they miss time between May 10, 2021 and July 31, 2021, while awaiting a COVID-19 test appointment, getting tested, self-isolating while awaiting test results or going to a vaccination appointment. This program only applies to workers who cannot work […]

In response to the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia, the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer has closed to the public and moved to remote operations. Our remote operations plan prioritizes the health and safety of our team and community, while providing uninterrupted service to our clients. All members of our team are accessible […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that 81 of our lawyers have been named to the 2021 list of Lexpert Ranked Lawyers. “We’re delighted that so many of our lawyers have been named to this esteemed list.” says George Cooper, QC, Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition is a confirmation of the experience and great […]