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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The Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch fall conference, Friday, September 18, will feature Fredericton partner Allison McCarthy as a session speaker and Saint John associate Christopher Marr as a session chair. Allison will present at the morning session…
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Read MoreSheree Conlon, Halifax partner, has been appointed as the chair of the gender equity committee, as well as a member of the entity regulation and risk working group committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (“NSBS”). The gender…
Read MoreSt. John’s associate Erin Best is featured in the Canadian Lawyer magazine 4Students article, The pros & cons of practising… by Anastasiya Jogal. Within this piece, Erin speaks to some of the positives and negatives of practising as an…
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Read MoreFifteen lawyers have been listed as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2016. This designation is given to a single lawyer in each practice and metropolitan area. The Best Lawyers 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” list is…
Read MoreHalifax associate Scott Pickup has been named a member of the Halifax Music Co-op (“HMC”) board of directors. This board supports and guides the HMC as it strives to make ensemble music available to all those in Halifax. HMC…
Read MoreIn her latest article for the National Magazine website, Halifax research lawyer Jennifer Taylor takes Justice Russell Brown’s recent appointment to the Supreme Court as an opportunity to discuss the legacy of the Quebec Secession Reference. Jennifer discusses the…
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