A total of 14 of the firm’s lawyers have been selected for the 15th Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada (2021). They have been recognized across 17 practice areas, from our offices in both Halifax and Fredericton.

Three of our lawyers are named “Lawyer of the Year” for Halifax in their practice areas: George MacDonald, Q.C. in Product Liability Law, Ronald A. Pink, Q.C. in Employee Benefits Law and Gail L. Gatchalian, Q.C. in Alternative Dispute Resolution. The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to only one lawyer each year for each practice area and geographic region. It reflects the highest overall peer-feedback for that specialty and location.

A special congratulations also to George MacDonald, Q.C. who is recognized in a remarkable 11 practice categories.

We are pleased to congratulate each of our lawyers for the recognition as listed below:

Administrative and Public Law
Raymond F. Larkin, Q.C.
David C. Wallbridge

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Gail L. Gatchalian, Q.C.
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Appellate Practice
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Bet-the-Company Litigation
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Class Action Litigation
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Construction Law
George MacDonald, Q.C.
Chris Robinson, Q.C.

Corporate and Commercial Litigation
John D. Townsend, Q.C.
Michael Blades
George MacDonald, Q.C.
Chris Robinson, Q.C.

Criminal Defence
Joel E. Pink, Q.C.

Defamation and Media Law
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Director and Officer Liability Practice
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Employee Benefits Law
Raymond F. Larkin, Q.C.
Ronald A. Pink, Q.C.

Insurance Law
George MacDonald, Q.C.
Chris Robinson, Q.C.

Labour and Employment Law
Joël Michaud
Gordon N. Forsyth, Q.C.
Gail L. Gatchalian, Q.C.
Raymond F. Larkin, Q.C.
Ronald A. Pink, Q.C.
Ronald E. Pizzo
David J. Roberts
Kimberley H. W. Turner, Q.C.
David C. Wallbridge

Legal Malpractice Law
Chris Robinson, Q.C.
Kimberley H. W. Turner, Q.C.

Personal Injury Litigation
Chris Robinson, Q.C.

Product Liability Law
George MacDonald, Q.C.

Securities Law
George MacDonald, Q.C.