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New Managing Partner / CEO for McInnes Cooper
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September 27, 2013
HALIFAX, NS September 27, 2013 – Len Hoyt, QC, Chair of the Board of Directors at McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Adlington as the firm’s new Managing Partner and CEO, for a three-year term commencing December 1, 2013.
“We are delighted with this appointment,” said Mr. Hoyt. “Ray has led our lawyers and staff members successfully in a number of key roles over the years.”
“Ray is an inspired choice,” said current Managing Partner and CEO Bernie Miller. “He brings tremendous skills to this role, in alignment with the firm’s mission to turn our knowledge, skills and effort into value for our clients and communities.”
Mr. Miller decided to finish as Managing Partner at the end of 2013 after leading the firm in successive terms since 2006. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Managing Partner and CEO, and I look forward to continuing to serve my clients in the energy and natural resources sector.”
Mr. Miller has maintained a leading practice focused on environmental and aboriginal law. He serves as Corporate Secretary of Twin Rivers Pulp & Paper Co., and is on the Board of Governors of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
Mr. Adlington has been involved in law firm management since 2004. He has a B.Sc., M.B.A. and LL.B. all from Dalhousie University. He is a highly-regarded tax lawyer. He has been Regional Manager for Nova Scotia, interim CFO and most recently Business Unit Leader of the firm’s Tax Unit.
“I am honoured to take on this important role,” said Mr. Adlington. “I look forward to continuing to move the firm’s strategic plan forward. It’s an exciting time in the legal service industry, and we have the team at McInnes Cooper to deliver value and bring success to our clients and our communities.”
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About McInnes Cooper
McInnes Cooper is among the top business law firms in Canada, with more than 200 lawyers and offices throughout the Atlantic region, serving clients across North America and abroad. We are market leaders in business law, litigation, employment, tax, real estate and energy & natural resources. Clients also benefit from our membership with Lex Mundi, the world’s largest association of independent law firms.
For further information:
Sandra Goodwin
Managing Director of Client Development & Service
McInnes Cooper
Office: 902.444.8438
Email: sandra.goodwin@mcinnescooper.com
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