There’s Never Been a Tariff on Great Legal Counsel

Apr 8, 2025 | News

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 Award* in the...

Curtis Dawe Welcomes Paul Dicks KC and Megan Reynolds

Feb 3, 2025 | News

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 Dawe as Counsel,...

Best Lawyers in Canada (2025)

Sep 13, 2024 | News

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 the...

SCC zones in on compensation for constructive expropriation

Jun 18, 2024 | Legally Speaking

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 Daniel Glover, the...

Too Late, Too Bad – Statutory Appeal Timelines Matter

May 6, 2024 | Legally Speaking

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 deadlines. In this case, the...