Metcalf & Company is a boutique maritime law firm on the Halifax waterfront, established in 1986. It advises clients across the marine, transportation and related industries on admiralty and shipping law, marine insurance, and corporate and commercial matters. The firm serves clients across Canada and internationally, including in Europe and Latin America.

Practice areas

Insurance Law Business & Corporate Law

Good to know

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Lawyers 5

Eric Machum Partner Insurance Law Frank Metcalf, K.C. Partner Insurance Law Luke Hunter Associate Norm Letalik Counsel Insurance Law Seamus Ryder Partner Insurance Law

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1970–2020 · median 15 years in practice 5 of 5 lawyers
Law schools
Dalhousie University (3), Bond University, Australia, Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law 5 of 5 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, French, German, Spanish

Who handles what

Where to find them

Suite 700, Sovereign Place, 5121 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1K1 · 902-420-1990

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