COVID-19 Update: As of 5:00pm today, we have transitioned to a remote work environment in all of our six offices across Atlantic Canada
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, as of 5:00 p.m. today, March 18, our six offices across Atlantic Canada have transitioned to a remote work environment for an undetermined period of time.
We will leverage our technology and other infrastructure to continue to provide service to our clients from outside.
Our leadership team is closely following the developments and updates from our governments and the advice of health officials. Please refer to our website and social media channels for Firm updates related to COVID-19. We will advise once normal in-office business operations resume.
If you need to contact a lawyer or staff member remotely, you can access contact information through the search function on the Our Team page of our website.
If you have a current matter or appointment, please contact your lawyer for updated instructions.
If you have a delivery, please contact the main contact number for the appropriate office.
For resources about COVID-19 and what you can do to stay healthy, please visit one of these trusted sources:
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador COVID-19 Information
- Government of New Brunswick Coronavirus Information
- Government of Nova Scotia Novel coronavirus Information
- Prince Edward Island COVID-19 Information
- Government of Canada Coronavirus Information
- World Health Organization Coronavirus Information
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters together.
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