Peter Driscoll

Partner

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Office
Halifax
Tel: 902.444.8451
Fax: 902.425.6350

Assistant
Annette Hartlen
Languages
English

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Profile

Peter is a Partner in our Halifax office whose practice has evolved into large scale class action litigation. He is lead counsel in Manuge v. Her Majesty The Queen, representing disabled veterans in a complex benefit claim against the Government of Canada. In addition to the disabled veterans class action, Peter provides general advice to both plaintiffs and defendants on class proceedings.

Peter also specializes in pension and benefits litigation and regularly provides advice to employees, trustees, and members of pension and health plans. As a small business owner himself, Peter also provides both general corporate and employment advice to small and medium sized businesses and is a part of McInnes Cooper’s Atlantic One Call legal team.

Peter regularly presents on class action issues and to pension and benefit industry groups. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Pension and Benefits National Subsection, Chair of the CBA Nova Scotia Communications and Public Relations Committee, and a part-time lecturer at the Schulich School of Law.

Education

LL.B., Dalhousie University (1994)
B.A., Acadia University (1990)

Bar Admissions

Nova Scotia (1995)
Bermuda (2000)

SISIP Class Action Update – Technical Brief January 9th, 2013

January 9, 2013

A proposed agreement has been reached with the Department of Justice and is now available for review by class members. The proposed agreement still requires review and approval by the Court. This technical briefing is a summary only. For full details of the settlement, including the Court approved Notice to the

Peter Driscoll appointed Partner with the firm

October 16, 2012

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Driscoll as a Partner with McInnes Cooper. Peter’s practice has evolved into large scale class action litigation. He is lead counsel in Manuge v. Her Majesty The Queen, representing disabled veterans in a complex benefit claim against the Government of Canada. He also provides general advice

Peter Driscoll earns Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

May 15, 2012

We are delighted to announce that Peter Driscoll recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. This prestigious medal is given to Peter based on his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada. Special thanks to a group