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There’s Never Been a Tariff on Great Legal Counsel
At a time when headlines are dominated by talk of tariffs and trade barriers, we’re proud to say that exceptional legal talent remains one of Atlantic Canada’s finest exports – no duties required. We’re honoured to be recognized with an *Excellence...
Curtis Dawe Welcomes Paul Dicks KC and Megan Reynolds
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – January 31, 2025 – Curtis Dawe is excited to announce the addition of two distinguished legal professionals to the firm, effective February 3, 2024: Paul Dicks, KC and Megan Reynolds. Paul Dicks joins Curtis...
Best Lawyers in Canada (2025)
Curtis Dawe is proud to announce that four of our lawyers have been recognized among the The Best Lawyers™ in Canada (2025), according to their peers. This recognition highlights exceptional expertise in specific practice areas. Our sincerest...
Congratulations to Frankie Leonard for being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar!
Congratulations to Frankie Leonard for being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar! We are proud to have Frankie as a member of our firm. Frankie will be assisting clients in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estates, Medical Malpractice...
SCC zones in on compensation for constructive expropriation
By Ian Kelly, K.C. & Daniel Glover June 12, 2024 Curtis Dawe successfully represented the City of St. John’s before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of St. John’s v. Lynch, 2024 SCC 17. Based on the submissions of Ian Kelly, K.C. and...
Too Late, Too Bad – Statutory Appeal Timelines Matter
By Travis D. Payne & Liam J. Hynes The recent Newfoundland & Labrador Supreme Court decision in YBC Development Limited v. Town of Torbay has affirmed the position that statutory appeal timelines are not suggestions but definitive...
Challenges to administrative decisions not limited by the legislation
By: Shane R. Belbin and Frankie M. Leonard Outside of the Court process, decisions are regularly made in this province by administrative decision makers. After a decision is rendered, a party may wish to have that decision challenged in the Supreme...
Amy Crosbie Appointed King’s Counsel
We are pleased to announce that Amy Crosbie has been named King’s Counsel – a recognition of exceptional merit, contribution to the profession, professional integrity, and good character. Peer-selected for inclusion in the 2022 and 2023 editions of...
Best Lawyers in Canada (2024)
Curtis Dawe is proud to announce that four of our lawyers have been recognized among the The Best Lawyers™ in Canada (2025), according to their peers. This recognition highlights exceptional expertise in specific practice areas. Our sincerest...
Curtis Dawe Welcomes Sonya L. Vey as an Associate
Sonya was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor on February 18, 2022. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick. Sonya has a...