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Sarah Walsh

Partner

sarah walsh

Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2017

Legal Assistant(s): George Daves

Sarah is a fierce advocate. She brings strategic judgment and practical advice to complex legal disputes. She works with clients to anticipate problems, manage risk, and effectively advance their interests through litigation. Her civil litigation practice includes:

  • commercial litigation, including contract claims, business disputes, oppression remedy litigation, and product liability;
  • construction law, including builders’ liens and tendering issues;
  • negligence claims against professionals, including insurance brokers;
  • real property disputes; and
  • defamation claims, including advice on media law issues.

Practice Areas

Education & Career

Education

Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, JD, 2016

University of King’s College, Combined Honours in History and Contemporary Studies, 2011

Activities

Member, Complaints Investigation Committee, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

Member, Canadian Media Lawyers Association

Instructor, Civil Trial Practice, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University

Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Accolades

Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2025 – 2027

Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”, Construction Law, 2025 – 2027

CBA National Environmental, Energy and Resource Law Section David Estrin Prize

Gowlings WLG Law & Technology Prize

Clifford Rae Achievement Award

University of King’s College Scholarship

University of King’s College Entrance Scholarship

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