Leading clients and the practice
of law forward.
Stewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm and one of the 20 largest in the country.
We are more than 250 lawyers. We are six offices throughout the four Atlantic provinces. We are full-service. But most importantly, we are leaders in providing the legal knowledge and innovative solutions clients need to move forward confidently.
“Winner of Best Law Firm”
– Atlantic Business Magazine
“Best of Atlantic Canada” 2024
Readers’ Choice Awards
“Atlantic Canada Law Firm of the Year”
– 2021 Canadian Law Awards
Announcements
Three Halifax Partners appointed King’s Counsel
Stewart McKelvey appoints new Managing Partner in Saint John
Thought Leadership
Occupational Health and Safety sentencing decision – Nova Scotia
By Sean Kelly & Tiegan Scott Earlier this month, the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia issued its sentencing decision in R v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2024 NSPC 26, imposing a monetary penalty of $143,750 (i.e., based on fines totalling $125,000 and a victim surcharge of $18,750) coupled with an order for the employer to provide…
Canada 2024 Federal Budget paves the way for Open Banking
By Kevin Landry On April 15, 2024, the Canadian federal budget was released. Connected to the budget was an explanation of the framework for Canada’s proposed implementation of Open Banking (sometimes called consumer-driven banking). This follows several other recent developments in the fintech and payments space in Canada, such as the Retail Payment Activities Regulations, and the Retail…