Geoffrey Machum, Q.C.

Partner

“To think is to differ.”
- Clarence Darrow

Admire the solution.

Regardless of the client or the problem, the common issue for Geoff’s clients is obtaining the most optimal resolution, as efficiently and economically as possible. With his solid reputation and experience, Geoff takes every opportunity to bring a successful resolution at all stages of the case.

Representative matters

For Geoff’s clients, the stakes involved in litigation are quite significant and affect their bottom line. He works with national and multinational commercial insurance companies, building contractors, building suppliers, directors and officers of corporations, pharmaceutical companies and regional business interests involved in litigation disputes.  Key cases that represent Geoff’s commitment to success for his clients include:
  • Representing a major Canadian insurer in resisting the constitutional challenge to the auto insurance cap legislation in Nova Scotia.
  • Acting on a team that represented the former CEO of a publicly listed mining company in litigation with an Australian mining giant over a $100-plus million dispute.

Areas of practice

  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Construction Law
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Litigation – Commercial Insurance
  • Personal Injury

BAR ADMISSION(S)

Nova Scotia, 1985

LAW SOCIETY(IES)

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

EDUCATION

University of New Brunswick, LL.B., 1984
Dalhousie University, B.A., 1981

QUEEN'S COUNSEL

2003

ACTIVITIES

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Partnership Board, Stewart McKelvey, 2005 to present
  • Member, Board of Governors, Halifax Grammar School, 2009 to present
  • Board member and chair, Governance Committee, Symphony Nova  Scotia, 2009 to present
  • Chair, Board of Directors, Halifax Port Authority, 2012
  • Vice chair, Board of Directors, Halifax Port Authority, 2008-2012
  • Strategic Marketing Partner, Stewart McKelvey, current
  • Member, Human Resources and Governance Committee, Partnership Board, 2012
  • Chair, Marketing Committee, Halifax office, Stewart McKelvey, 2002-2008
  • Involvement in community charitable endeavours for various organizations including United Way of Halifax  and Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

LANGUAGE(S)

English

LEXPERT RATINGS

Litigation - Commercial Insurance

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATINGS

AV

EXTERNAL RATINGS

  • Best Lawyers: Construction Law, 2012
  • Best Lawyers: Insurance Law, 2006, 2008-2012
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury Litigation, 2006, 2008-2012
  • Benchmark Canada, local litigation star (Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Personal Injury)

Suite 900
Purdy's Wharf Tower One
1959 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS, Canada
B3J 3N2

P 902.420.3338
F 902.420.1417

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LEGAL ASSISTANT(S)

Claudette MacIntyre

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