Elizabeth Dickson, P.Eng.

Associate

• Queen’s Marque
  600-1741 Lower Water Street
  Halifax, N.S.
  B3J 0J2
• +1.902.444.1733
• +1.902.420.1417
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Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2022

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Legal Assistant(s): Ashlea A. Morash

Elizabeth is an associate at Stewart McKelvey, where she combines her expertise in law with her background as a professional engineer to provide strategic, business-focused legal solutions. Before transitioning to law, she worked in engineering roles across various industries, gaining valuable firsthand experience in complex technical and operational matters.

Her practice focuses on general corporate and commercial law, corporate financing, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and commercial transactions and agreements. Elizabeth brings a pragmatic and detail-oriented approach to guiding clients through intricate transactions. With a deep understanding of both legal and technical frameworks, she has advised buyers and sellers across sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, professional services, technology, and family businesses and enterprises.

Elizabeth also has extensive experience in commercial lending, helping clients structure financing arrangements for acquisitions and major projects. Her dual perspective as an engineer and legal counsel enables her to navigate the complexities of financial agreements with precision and foresight.

In addition to her private practice, Elizabeth has served as in-house legal counsel for a large public company. This experience has given her a unique appreciation for the internal dynamics and strategic priorities of corporate clients, enhancing her ability to deliver practical, business-aligned legal advice.

Beyond transactions, Elizabeth advises businesses, including family-owned enterprises, on their operational legal needs. She drafts and negotiates essential contracts, workplace policies, governance documents, and shareholder agreements, ensuring they are aligned with both regulatory requirements and her clients’ strategic goals.

With her unique blend of technical expertise and legal insight, Elizabeth brings a dynamic problem-solving approach to her practice, helping businesses of all sizes, including family enterprises, thrive in competitive industries.