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The 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has listed 73 Stewart McKelvey lawyers as leading practitioners. Lexpert determines this national listing through an annual peer survey across a variety of practice areas, including banking and finance, energy, labour and employment, mergers and acquisitions, estates and planning, intellectual property and insurance.
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The 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has listed 73 Stewart McKelvey lawyers as leading practitioners. Lexpert determines this national listing through an annual peer survey across a variety of practice areas, including banking and finance, energy, labour and employment, mergers and acquisitions, estates and planning, intellectual property and insurance. Rob Aske Neil Jacobs, K.C. Christine…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Colm St. Roch Seviour, K.C., lawyer in our St. John’s office, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) at its Annual Spring Meeting recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. Colm practices in the areas of commercial, natural resources, environmental and products liability litigation.…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is proud to announce we have signed on to the Supplier Diversity Pilot Program, a groundbreaking initiative from the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC). We are pleased to join other industry leaders in promoting inclusive supply chains and supporting diverse business owners across Nova Scotia. Learn more about this initiative, and…
Read MoreHalifax lawyer Madeleine Coats has become a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), following the completion of membership requirements for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”). STEP is a global professional body, with more than 21,000 members comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures.
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that St. John’s Partner Maureen Ryan, K.C., has been elected to the board of the Employer’s Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. Maureen has over 30 years of experience in commercial transactions, from contract negotiation, to buying and selling businesses, to financings and restructurings. She provides general commercial advice on…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Whelan, LL.M (Tax) as the new Managing Partner in our St. John’s office, effective January 1, 2024. Managing Partners play a significant leadership role in our local offices, entrusted with the care of our lawyers and staff, as well as overseeing our client initiatives and community outreach.…
Read MoreRod Zdebiak, Partner in our St. John’s office, has been appointed King’s Counsel. The announcement was made last week by The Honourable John Hogan K.C., Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General. This prestigious honour is awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions and shown remarkable merit within the legal community. Rod…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from / Joyeuses Fêtes de la part de Stewart McKelvey.
Read MorePaul Kiley, Partner in our Charlottetown office, has been appointed King’s Counsel. The announcement was made last week by Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson. This prestigious honour is awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions and shown remarkable merit within the legal community. Paul received a…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that the following lawyers will be admitted as Partners, effective January 1, 2024: Fredericton office Meaghan McCaw Halifax office David Wedlake Saint John office Lauren Henderson St. John’s office John Samms Congratulations on this significant career accomplishment!
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