Announcing the 2025 King’s Counsel appointments
R. Brendan Hubley, and Ryan P. MacDonald are this year’s recipients of the highest honour in the field of law.
“On behalf of the provincial government, it is my pleasure to congratulate Brendan and Ryan as the recipients of this year’s King’s Counsel designation. The K.C designation is truly a testament to the work that our lawyers contribute to our Island and the legal community, and I want to thank both recipients for their commitment and dedication.”
— Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson
The tradition of King’s Counsel, formerly known as Queen’s Counsel, dates back to the 16th century when one or two barristers of the English High Court would be selected to provide legal counsel to the Crown. This annual tradition has continued for over four centuries across many Commonwealth countries to recognize exemplary lawyers for their contributions to the field of law, leadership, professionalism, as well as their public and social contributions to improve the lives of all residents.
The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island will host a formal ceremony for the 2025 King’s Counsel recipients in the new year.
Media contact:
Kip Ready
Senior Communications Officer
Department of Justice and Public Safety
kjready@gov.pe.ca
Backgrounder:
R. Brendan Hubley of Summerside is currently a partner at Campell Lea, practising in a number of areas including criminal law as well as working closely with PEI Legal Aid and legal aid clients. Mr. Hubley also has experience prosecuting Federal matters under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Fisheries Act.
Mr. Hubley graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1998 and was admitted to the Law Society of Prince Edward Island in 1999.
Ryan P. MacDonald of Cornwall is currently a partner at Key Murray law, practising law in a number of areas including property and real estate, business and corporate transactions, wills and estate planning as well as employment law. Mr. MacDonald also has experience as a former small business owner and entrepreneur.
Mr. MacDonald received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Prince Edward Island in 1999 and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2006. Mr. MacDonald was admitted to the Law Society of Prince Edward Island in 2007.