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Chambers and Partners recognizes Patterson Law 2023

Patterson Law is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in Chambers Canada 2023 as a leading Atlantic Canada law firm for its General Business Law practice.

According to Chambers, Patterson Law is a “highly regarded Nova Scotia firm offering extensive experience in banking and finance, M&A, securities, corporate governance and insolvency. Further areas of expertise include commercial and residential real estate development, taxation matters for both corporations and individuals, and trusts and succession planning. Provides businesses with support in commercial litigation matters…able to handle a range of files, from civil litigation and class proceedings to professional negligence, property disputes, insurance defence and arbitration.”

Individually Ranked Practitioners:

Kate D. Harris, KC, TEP – Corporate and Commercial: Band One

Kate Harris has developed a wealth of experience advising owner-manager clients on trusts and estate planning, business structuring and tax minimization. Sources compliment her “pre-eminent tax law expertise.”

Dennis J. James, KC – Litigation: General Commercial – Band Two

Dennis James “is a notable practitioner with a strong standing in the market. He is proficient handling all manner of disputes, from commercial litigation to professional liability, as well as administrative and Aboriginal disputes.”

George L. White, KC, TEP – Corporate and Commercial: Band Two

George White elicits recognition for his agriculture practice and is described as a “pre-eminent transactional lawyer.” He focuses primarily on supporting agrifood, forestry, industrial and manufacturing clients during M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and shareholder agreements.

Jennifer Hamilton Upham, TEP – Corporate and Commercial: Up and Coming

Jennifer Hamilton Upham is co-managing partner of the firm and based in Truro. She handles matters such as acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures.

About Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers across 200 jurisdictions throughout the world. When ranking lawyers, it factors in technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. See full listing HERE.