Skip to content

The Best Lawyers™ in Canada lists 83 Firm lawyers as leaders in more than 40 practice areas

In the latest edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada, 83 lawyers from Stewart McKelvey are listed as leaders in 42 different practice areas. Nineteen of these individuals have also been recognized as a Best Lawyers™ 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”, which is given to those in each practice and metropolitan area with the highest overall peer feedback. We are also pleased to announce that four of our associates have been listed as Best Lawyers™ 2024 “Ones to Watch”, which is given to lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Inclusion in Best Lawyers™ is based entirely on peer-review and allows leading lawyers to share their opinion about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area.

Allison McCarthy Ian Sutherland Paul Festeryga, K.C.
Allison Whelan, LL.M (Tax) J. Andrew Fraser, K.C. Paul Kiley
André G. Richard, K.C. J. Paul M. Harquail, ACIArb Paul Coxworthy
Andrew Burke James Travers, K.C. Paul Smith
Art Barry, K.C. James F. LeMesurier, K.C. Perlene Morrison, K.C.
Barbara E. Smith, K.C. James M. Dickson, K.C., P.Eng Rebecca Saturley
Bill Sheppard Janet Clark, CPHR Rémy Boudreau
Brian Johnston, K.C. Jim Cruickshank Richard Hirsch
Brian Tabor, K.C. Jonathan Dale Richard Niedermayer, K.C., TEP
Cathy Lahey, K.C. Kenneth McCullogh, K.C. (Retired) Rick Dunlop
Charles Reagh Kim Walsh Robert Grant, K.C.
Christine Pound, ICD.D Kimberly Bungay Robert G. MacKeigan, K.C.
Clarence Bennett, K.C. Laurie Jones Rob Aske
Colin Piercey Lawrence Stordy, K.C. Rory Rogers, K.C.
Colleen Keyes Level Chan Rodney Zdebiak
Colm St. Roch Seviour, K.C. Luc J. Elsliger Ruth Trask
Cynthia Benson, K.C. Lydia Bugden, K.C. Sacha Morisset
D. Fraser MacFadyen Mark Bursey, TEP Sadira Jan
Daniela Bassan, K.C. Mark Tector Sarah M. Almon, TEP
Frederick McElman, CM, K.C. Mathieu Poirier, TEP Shelley A. Wood
G. Grant Machum, ICD.D Matthew Newell Sophie MacDonald, K.C.
Gavin Stuttard Maureen Ryan, K.C. Spencer Campbell, K.C.
Geoffrey Connolly, K.C., FEC, P.Eng. Maurice Chiasson, K.C. Stephen Penney
Geoffrey Machum, K.C., ICD.D. Mick Ryan, K.C. Susan Norman
Gerald McMackin, K.C. Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR Tauna Staniland, K.C.
Greg Moores Nancy Rubin, K.C. Timothy Matthews, K.C., TEP
Hugh Cameron, K.C. Neal L.D. Leard Will Moreira K.C., FCIArb
Ian Bilek Neil Jacobs, K.C.

 

Best Lawyers™ 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”:

Allison McCarthy, Fredericton – Banking and Finance Law
Charles Reagh, Halifax – Corporate Law
Christine Pound, ICD.D, Halifax – Banking and Finance Law/Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Colin Piercey, Halifax – Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Colm St. Roch Seviour, K.C., St. John’s – Natural Resources Law
Gavin Stuttard, Halifax – Securities Law
James Travers, K.C., Charlottetown – Banking and Finance Law
Kenneth McCullogh, K.C. (Retired), Saint John – Construction Law/Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Lawrence Stordy, K.C., Halifax – Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Maureen Ryan, K.C., St. John’s – Corporate Law/Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR, Charlottetown – Labour and Employment Law
Paul Festeryga, K.C., Halifax – Tax Law
Paul Smith, Saint John – Corporate Law
Richard Hirsch, Halifax – Intellectual Property Law
Robert Grant, K.C., Halifax – Energy Regulatory Law
Robert G. MacKeigan, K.C., Halifax – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Rob Aske, Halifax – Technology Law
Timothy Matthews, K.C., TEP, Halifax – Trusts and Estates
Will Moreira K.C., FCIArb, Halifax – Maritime Law

Best Lawyers™ 2024 “Ones to Watch”:

Sara Espinal Henao, Halifax – Immigration Law
Tyler James, Halifax – Corporate Law
Erin McSorley, Halifax – Insurance Law
Julie Young, Moncton – Professional Malpractice Law

 

 

SHARE

Archive

Search Archive


 
 

Announcing Maureen Ryan, QC, as Chair of the Partnership Board

March 2, 2020

Stewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that St. John’s partner Maureen Ryan, QC, has been appointed as Chair of the Firm’s Partnership Board. Maureen has been involved in Firm management for a number of years,…

Read More

Lydia Bugden & Daniela Bassan appointed Queen’s Counsel

February 26, 2020

Chief executive officer and managing partner Lydia Bugden, and Halifax partner Daniela Bassan, join 12 others in Nova Scotia in receiving a Queen’s Counsel designation, as announced by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mark…

Read More

Legal implications of going global

February 25, 2020

Halifax associates Christena McIsaac, Kathleen Leighton and Killian McParland will speak at this morning’s Canada Trade Accelerator Program, aimed at helping businesses overcome barriers associated with exporting. Christena, Kathleen and Killian will present on various…

Read More

Natacha Bujold joins Moncton office as litigation associate

February 24, 2020

We welcome Natacha Bujold as our newest associate in Moncton. With a focus on litigation, Natacha works with insurance companies on matters of personal injury, insurance defence, labour and employment, professional negligence and administrative law.

Read More

Sarah Byrne and Christopher Goodridge become St. John’s associates

February 14, 2020

We congratulate former Stewart McKelvey articled clerks Sarah Byrne and Christopher Goodridge on successfully being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar this morning, and becoming associates in our St. John’s office.

Read More

Insolvency law conference features Halifax partners as panel speakers

February 7, 2020

During the 17th annual Review of Insolvency Law conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Halifax partners Maurice Chiasson, QC, and Sara Scott, P.Eng., will join other legal leaders in this area for discussions on tax issues…

Read More

2b theatre company appoints Daniela Bassan as vice chair

January 29, 2020

Halifax partner Daniela Bassan was recently appointed as vice chair of the 2b theatre company (“2b”) board of directors. Now in its 20th year, 2b is a recognized leader and innovator of original theatre productions…

Read More

Paul Saunders explains how legal teams can successfully adopt technology

January 28, 2020

In the Winter 2019 issue of Nova Voce, Practice Innovation Partner Paul Saunders outlines some tips for successful technology adoption in legal teams. In this article, Paul discusses what lawyers and law firms should keep…

Read More

Jason Woycheshyn joins Halifax office as partner

January 27, 2020

We are pleased to welcome Jason Woycheshyn to the Firm, as the newest Halifax partner. He joins Stewart McKelvey after practicing 14 years at a national firm in Alberta and Ontario. Jason is a tenacious…

Read More

Daniela Bassan provides a lesson in the consistency and effectiveness of mandates, by-laws and governance policies for Crown corporations.

January 21, 2020

During the 15th annual Crown Corporate Governance Forum in Ottawa, partner Daniela Bassan will speak on mandates, by-laws and governance policies for Crown corporations. She will review trends, policies and best practices in this area.

Read More

Search Archive


Scroll To Top