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Adam Downie

Associate

Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish

Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2017

Legal Assistant(s): Donna Hiltz

Adam believes that, in order to provide competent and professional representation, he must understand the legal issue at hand from his client’s perspective. Whether advancing or defending a claim, Adam works efficiently to provide effective advice tailored toward client goals and interests.  Some of Adam’s recent matters include:

  • Representing automobile insurance companies in cases involving property damage, personal injury, and subrogation.
  • Representing commercial, property, and professional negligence insurers.
  • Representing municipalities in cases involving alleged negligent inspection.
  • Representing both contractors and homeowners in the context of residential building contract construction.
  • Representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors in cases involving commercial litigation.
  • Representing shareholders in the context of oppression claims.

Practice Areas

Education & Career

Education

York University – Osgoode Hall, Master of Laws, 2016
University of Leeds, Bachelor of Laws, 2015
Saint Mary’s University, BComm, 2012

Activities

Director, Kids Up Front Atlantic

Director, Extra Time Society – Supports non-profit organizations in Atlantic Canada, focusing on sport, health, youth, and homelessness, in partnership with Halifax Wanderers soccer club.

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Accolades

Best Lawyers™ 2025 “Ones to Watch”, Construction Law
Head of School Prize, University of Leeds
President’s Award for Top Student-Athlete, Saint Mary’s University
Two-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All Canadian

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