Response to COVID-19
Stewart McKelvey is monitoring the path of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) very closely, and the health and safety of our clients and colleagues is top of mind. We have a dedicated COVID-19 team that includes our CEO, our Managing Partners throughout Atlantic Canada and our internal legal advisors from relevant practice areas.
We are monitoring travel advisories and the travel of our firm members and putting appropriate safeguards in place. We are also communicating with our lawyers and staff regularly to ensure that all are aware of current recommended preventative measures.
Currently, all six of Stewart McKelvey’s offices are open and operating normally. We have had the ability to work remotely for many years, and have a contingency plan in place in the event that all or most of our firm members are not permitted to physically be present in an office. Our site diversification allows us to operate from any office and, with the exception of our St. John’s, NL office, all offices are easily accessible by car for our lawyers and core support staff.
This will ensure we can provide uninterrupted service to our clients.
Many of our clients are also dealing with COVID-19 response within their own businesses. Stewart McKelvey stands ready to assist with any questions or concerns regarding remote work, absence management, and workplace health and safety. We also encourage you to regularly check for Government of Canada updates and advisories here.
We will continue to monitor and respond to the latest developments, and are here to support you as we navigate this challenging time together.
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We would like to welcome associates Carolyn Mouland and Kate Marshall to the Halifax office. A new associate, Carolyn creatively engages in legal research and writing to provide effective, dynamic solutions to a variety of issues in areas such…
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Read MoreGeorge Caines, QC, Pete Luckett and David Read will be inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame June 2, 2016 at the gala intended to honour their outstanding contribution to the success of a business…
Read MoreAs part of the Canadian Bar Association Skilled Lawyer Series 2016, Halifax partner Christine Pound will speak at a webinar beginning at 12 noon EST, Tuesday, February 23. Negotiating the Deal: Preliminary Agreements, will explore the Confidentiality…
Read MoreIn the article, Giving Back: The growth and formalization of pro bono work, Patti Wheatley discusses with author Bev Cline how this type of work is being supported and encouraged within the legal community. Patti, a member of…
Read MoreCTV Atlantic News Live at Five aired a segment on Thursday, February 18 which featured Halifax associate Burtley Francis commenting on the security risks surrounding the recent FBI request to Apple: unlock the phone of an alleged…
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Read MoreCalled to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar today, we welcome associate Lee English to our office in St. John’s. Lee will practice in areas such as corporate/commercial, real property and construction law. He has worked as a…
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