News & Events

Our Halifax office is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates to our team, Sandy Jenkins and Nicola Watson. Nicola Watson brings her extensive knowledge in Litigation and Employment and Labour to Cox & Palmer. Known for her compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail, Nicola has successfully guided numerous clients through complex […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that 79 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2024 list of Lexpert-ranked lawyers. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, uses peer surveys to identify a comprehensive list of Canada’s leading lawyers in over 65 practice areas. The Directory determines which counsel are considered the […]

The New Brunswick team is experiencing rapid growth, as we proudly welcome nine new associates. Many of them started their careers with Cox & Palmer as students and recently completed their articles. They were officially called to the Bar in New Brunswick in June 2024. We are excited to introduce them as our newest Associate […]

Cox & Palmer welcomes several Summer Students and Articled Clerks to our offices across the region.  Each brings diverse experiences and unique perspectives. Our Summer Students and Articled Clerks have studied at law schools from across the country and internationally, including University of Melbourne, Dalhousie University, University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton, McGill University, […]

Cox & Palmer, along with its regional board of directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly O’Brien as Chief Marketing Officer. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Kelly has worked in advertising, marketing and consulting roles in Halifax and Toronto on leading brands such as Microsoft Xbox, Hyundai, Empire Theatres, Nova […]

We are pleased to announce that Cox & Palmer has been named Atlantic Canada Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards. The accolade comes to our firm after many initiatives and achievements that occurred in 2023, notably including the culmination of two years of significant work on behalf of the Mass […]

Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce that Patrick Fitzgerald, ICD.D, has been appointed as Chair of its Board of Directors. A partner in its Halifax, Nova Scotia office, Patrick is an experienced business lawyer with a robust corporate and commercial practice advising business owners, executives, and boards of directors of private and public companies. […]

We are thrilled to announce that Janis Byrne, a distinguished lawyer and seasoned corporate director, has joined Cox & Palmer’s St. John’s office as Counsel. With her extensive expertise and remarkable background, Janis will undoubtedly enrich our team and enhance our ability to serve our clients effectively. Janis was called to the bar in 1996 […]

Michelle M. Kelly, KC and Stephen J. May, KC have each become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Michelle and Stephen became Fellows took place before an audience of approximately 625 during the recent Spring Meeting of the […]