Sage advice.
Having practiced law for over 40 years, John’s wealth of experience ensures his clients receive prudent and practical advice. A Q.C. since 1986, John has been actively involved with the Canadian Bar Association and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. For the latter, he held a number of senior positions, including president. He is presently a director of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).
Areas of practice:
- Financial Services
- Corporate/Commercial
- Property and Real Estate Development
- Environmental
- Owner Managed Business
- Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
- Banking
- Project Finance
- Pensions & Employee Benefits
BAR ADMISSION(S)
Nova Scotia, 1970
LAW SOCIETY(IES)
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
EDUCATION
Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1969
Dalhousie University, B.Comm., 1967
QUEEN'S COUNSEL
1986
ACTIVITIES
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Past president, Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society
- Member, Canadian Insolvency Association
LANGUAGE(S)
English
LEXPERT RATINGS
Banking (Including Financial Institutions Regulatory Law)
Corporate / Commercial
Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
Property Development (Real Estate; Land Use Planning / Municipal)
MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATINGS
AV
EXTERNAL RATINGS
- Best Lawyers: Banking and Finance, 2006, 2008-2012
- Best Lawyers: Corporate Law, 2008-2012
- Best Lawyers: Insolvency and Financial Restructuring, 2006, 2008-2012
- Best Lawyers: Real Estate Law, 2006, 2008-2012