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Thomas M. Munn

Thomas M. Munn

Partner
Legal Assistant
BIO

Thomas is a partner in the St. John’s office of Cox & Palmer. He was admitted to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar in 2018, after earning a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B. Eng, 2014) from Memorial University and his law degree from Dalhousie University (J.D. 2017).

Thomas has a commercial practice with a focus on construction and infrastructure law, energy and natural resources, and commercial transactions. In the construction and infrastructure context, Thomas has provided strategic and practical advice to owners and contractors to ensure liability is minimized and work is completed on a timely and cost-effective basis. His experience in this area includes all aspects of construction and infrastructure law, including Mechanics’ Liens, contract negotiation and drafting, and disputes. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B. Eng) from Memorial University, which provides him with a unique perspective in this area. Thomas works tirelessly to ensure he is up to date on the increasingly evolving trends in construction and infrastructure, and is the Construction Law Section Chair of the Canadian Bar Association for Newfoundland and Labrador.

He has acted in a wide range of corporate and commercial areas, including the sale and acquisition of businesses (share and asset purchases), secured financings, limited partnerships, joint ventures, licensing agreements, and commercial leases.

Thomas is also a member of Cox & Palmer’s Start-Ups Practice Group (NL). Here, he advises entrepreneurs on their business’s corporate and commercial needs throughout every stage of growth.

 

BACKGROUND

Bar Admission

  • Newfoundland and Labrador 2018

Law School

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law

Education

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2017)
  • Memorial University (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2014)

Professional Activities & Affiliations

  • Construction Law Section Chair, Canadian Bar Association (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Activities Within Firm

  • Member, Regional Construction Law Practice Group
  • Member, Oil & Gas Practice Group
  • Member, ALT Practice Group
  • Member, Technology and Innovation Committee

Community & Volunteer Activities

  • Director, Lakecrest – St. John’s Independent School (2018-2021)

Law Society Memberships

  • Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Canadian Bar Association

Languages

  • English