Gavin D.F. MacDonald
About Gavin D.F. MacDonald
Gavin D.F. MacDonald is a lawyer based in Halifax, NS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Gavin D.F. MacDonald is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Cox & Palmer
Location: Halifax, NS
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