Firm lawyers listed as leaders in more than 40 practice areas byThe Best Lawyers™ in Canada
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2020 has recognized 83 Stewart McKelvey lawyers as legal leaders, in more than 40 practice areas. Fifteen of these individuals have also been named “Lawyer of the Year”, a designation given to the lawyer in each practice and metropolitan area with the highest overall peer-feedback.
Best Lawyers® is the oldest, most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, which allows lawyers to share their opinion about the abilities of their colleagues.
Best Lawyers™ 2020 “Lawyer of the Year”:
Allison McCarthy, Fredericton – Banking and Finance Law
Andrew Burke, Halifax – Securities Law
Chantal Thibodeau, QC, Moncton – Insurance Law
Christine Pound, ICD.D, Halifax – Corporate Law
Colleen Keyes, Halifax – Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Cynthia Benson, Saint John – Personal Injury Litigation
James Murphy, Saint John – Real Estate Law
Jim Cruickshank, Halifax – Trusts and Estates
John McFarlane, QC, Halifax – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Jonathan Coady, Charlottetown – Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Kenneth McCullogh, QC, Saint John – Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Maureen Ryan, QC, St. John’s – Corporate Law
Paul Kiley, Charlottetown – Corporate Law
Paul Smith, Saint John – Corporate Law
Robert Grant, QC, Halifax – Natural Resources Law
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Presented at the annual Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch (“CBA-NB”) Midwinter 2017 President’s Dinner, Saint John partner Robert Vincent, QC, was given the Distinguished Service Award. This recognition celebrates the top legal professionals…
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Read MoreDuring the Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch Midwinter 2017, Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, a number of Stewart McKelvey lawyers will be presenters or panelists. Clarence Bennett, Robert Dysart, Charles LeBlond,…
Read MorePartners Christa Brothers, QC, Scott Campbell, Christopher Madill and Candace Thomas, as well as research lawyer Jennifer Taylor, will explore a wide range of legal topics at the Canadian Bar Association – Nova Scotia branch…
Read MoreDalhousie University Board of Governors chair Lawrence Stordy, QC and vice-chair Candace Thomas, continue to help students learn and grow with opportunities outside of the classroom. At the grand re-opening of the Student Union Building,…
Read MoreHalifax partner Richard Niedermayer, TEP, will review how trusts can be used to plan estates and avoid probate at tomorrow’s Canadian Bar Association Prince Edward Island branch Wills, Estates and Trusts lunch and learn. Beginning…
Read MoreDesigned to provide an open and transparent process to appoint Canadian justices, Twila Reid will serve a two-year term as a member of the Judicial Advisory Committee (“JAC”), in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Minister of…
Read MorePartner Level Chan recently spoke with author Jennifer Brown for her Canadian Lawyer article on the diversity of senior leadership at Canadian law firms. A study by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, which…
Read MoreHalifax partner Scott Campbell will speak at the upcoming Canadian Bar Association Nova Scotia branch joint Young Lawyers and Charities and Not-For-Profit law section meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18 at 12 noon. Scott will co-present…
Read MoreSt. John’s Managing Partner Neil Jacobs has been honoured with a Queen’s Counsel appointment, as announced by the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Honourable Dwight Ball. Individuals who receive this designation demonstrate outstanding professional…
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