Chambers and Partners ranks 18 Firm lawyers in its Canada 2025 guide
In the tenth edition of Chambers Canada, 18 Stewart McKelvey lawyers from across the region have been listed as leaders in the legal industry. Individuals are ranked in this publication based on an independent assessment of criteria including legal ability, experience and client service.
- Clarence Bennett, K.C. – Band 1, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
- Cynthia Benson, K.C. – Band 4, Healthcare: Contentious (Nationwide – Canada)
- Level Chan – Band 3, Pensions & Benefits (Nationwide – Canada)
- Robert Grant, K.C. – Band 1, Litigation: General Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Paul Harquail, ACIArb – Band 3, Transportation: Shipping (Nationwide – Canada)
- Brian Johnston, K.C. – Band 1, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
- G. Grant Machum, ICD.D – Band 2, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
- Will Moreira, K.C., FCIArb – Senior Statesperson, Transportation: Shipping (Nationwide – Canada)
- Christine Pound, ICD.D – Band 2, Corporate/Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Twila Reid, ICD.D – Band 2, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
- Rory Rogers, K.C. − Band 2, Litigation: General Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Nancy Rubin, K.C. – Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Maureen Ryan, K.C. – Band 2, Corporate/Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Mick Ryan, K.C. – Band 5, Construction (Nationwide – Canada)
- Rebecca Saturley, K.C. – Band 2, Employment & Labour (Atlantic Canada)
- Colm St. Roch Seviour, K.C. – Band 2, Litigation: General Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Lawrence Stordy, K.C. – Band 1, Corporate/Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
- Shelley A. Wood – Band 3, Litigation: General Commercial (Atlantic Canada)
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