Announcements

Josie Marks, Partner in our Moncton office, has been appointed to the King’s Counsel. The announcement was made this week by The Honourable Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. This prestigious honour is awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions and shown remarkable merit within the legal community. Josie was a Rhodes Scholar…

Congratulations to Halifax Managing Partner, Rebecca Saturley, K.C., on her recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the QEII Foundation. The QEII Foundation, with support from the community, funds new technologies, medical research, innovation, and professional education to enhance patient care at the QEII. By collaborating with those who share a vision for better health,…

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)…

In the latest edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada, 81 lawyers from Stewart McKelvey are listed as leaders in 43 different practice areas. Fifteen of these individuals have also been recognized as a Best Lawyers™ 2025 “Lawyer of the Year”, which is given to those in each practice and metropolitan area with the highest overall…

Charlottetown lawyer Zach Geldert 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.

Called to the Bar in Prince Edward Island today, we welcome Hannah Stordy to the Firm. Hannah will assist clients in areas including labour & employment, human rights, and litigation & alternative dispute resolution. She will join us in our Halifax office following her expected bar call in Nova Scotia this Fall.

Following Bar admission ceremonies in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are pleased to congratulate our Articled Clerks on the next stage of their career, and we welcome Jayna Green and Matthew Raske as new Associates in our St. John’s office.

Following Bar admission ceremonies in Prince Edward Island, we are pleased to congratulate our Articled Clerks on the next stage of their career, and we welcome Kegan Bradley and Taya Nabuurs as new Associates in our Charlottetown office.