Language(s) spoken: English
Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2023
Legal Assistant(s): Kayte-Lynn Pearcey
Colton Smith is an associate in the firm’s corporate group, practicing in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, secured lending, and bankruptcy and insolvency. He advises clients on acquisitions, financings, restructurings, and other commercial transactions across a range of industries, including construction, energy, fishing, hospitality, and technology.
Originally from rural Nova Scotia, Colton brings a practical, business-focused approach to complex commercial matters. He works closely with clients to understand the objectives behind each transaction and provide clear, efficient legal advice tailored to their commercial goals.
University of New Brunswick, JD, 2022
St. Francis Xavier University, BA, 2018
UNB Law Dean’s List
Frank Covert Scholarship
Nova Scotia Law Foundation Scholarship
Dawn Muzzerall Prize in Contracts