About Kevin

Kevin is the Managing Partner of McInnes Cooper, a leading law firm in Atlantic Canada and one of the 25 largest law firms in Canada. In this role, he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading an integrated team of over 450 members in seven locations in key economic centers across the region.

His firm leadership has earned him recognition as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. He was also awarded Managing Partner of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards.

Kevin provides strategic advice and representation to businesses of all sizes in a variety of commercial disputes. He acts for financial institutions in matters involving the enforcement of commercial claims and the provision of advice regarding insolvency related issues. Kevin advises investment dealers and advisors in regulatory and securities industry matters. Additionally, he represents contractors, sub-contractors, construction managers and owners in construction.

Active within the legal profession and the community, Kevin has served in executive positions with the Canadian Bar Association at both the provincial and national levels. He has also been active at all levels in many non-profit and community-based organizations.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Repeatedly Recommended by The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory for Banking & Financial Institutions, Construction Law, Litigation - Commercial Insurance, Litigation - Corporate Commercial and Insolvency (most recently in 2024)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers™ in Canada for his practice in Corporate and Commercial Litigation (since 2010), in Banking and Finance Law (since 2020), and in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring (since 2021)
  • Recognized as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs for 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021
  • Managing Partner of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards

Appointments & Community Involvement

  • Board Member for Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (2022 - Present)
  • Board Member for The IWK Foundation (2022 - Present)

Education

  • LL.B., University of New Brunswick (1993)
  • B.A., St. Thomas University (1990)

Bar Admissions

  • New Brunswick (1994)
  • Prince Edward Island (1995)
  • Newfoundland & Labrador (2013)

Languages

  • English