Cox & Palmer’s List of the Best 2026
We are excited to announce that The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 has recognized 87 lawyers from our firm as leading practitioners, 12 lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” and four lawyers as “One to Watch”.
First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is a premiere guide to legal excellence, highlighting leading lawyers in various practice areas who are chosen through a rigorous peer-review process.
Lawyers of the Year 2026
| Lawyer Name | Specialty | Metro Area |
| Adam M. King | Real Estate Law | Fredericton |
| André Carroll | Corporate Law | Moncton |
| Ben Howard | Corporate Law | Charlottetown |
| Colin J. Clarke KC | Health Care Law | Halifax |
| Daniel L. Stevenson | Banking and Finance Law | Fredericton |
| Duane M. McAfee, KC | Real Estate Law | Saint John |
| G. Todd Stanley KC | Energy Regulatory Law | St. John’s |
| George L. Cooper KC | Corporate and Commercial Litigation | Moncton |
| Jade A. Spalding, KC | Insurance Law | Fredericton |
| Jorge P. Segovia | Insurance Law | St. John’s |
| Josh J.B. McElman | Banking and Finance Law | Saint John |
| Marc A. Beaubien | Commercial Leasing Law | Halifax |
Ones to Watch 2026
Associates Lisa Delaney (Insurance Law), Colin Gale (Personal Injury Litigation), and Drew Ritchie (Corporate Law) in Halifax, along with Partner Thomas Munn (Corporate and Commercial Litigation) in St. John’s, have been recognized as Ones to Watch.
This distinction honours lawyers earlier in their careers, typically with 5 to 9 years of practice, who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence.