Eric Simard

Eric Simard is co-president of the Commercial Litigation section, and also leads the Construction Practice Group. He practices civil and commercial litigation, working primarily in complex litigation and in class action defence. He is also called upon to represent clients in matters relating to injunctive and safeguard proceedings.

Eric regularly pleads in arbitration matters and before the trial courts, and has represented his clients before the Supreme Court of Canada. In the context of globalization, he is consulted by many major foreign manufacturers and suppliers engaging in economic activity in Canada under distribution agreements and contracts for services.

Known for the relevance and the soundness of his advice, Eric offers concrete and innovative solutions to his clients from the private, public and para-public sectors.

He is a regular guest lecturer in his field and has also published numerous articles, particularly on termination of contracts for services and the damages that may result.

Selected Experience

• McGill University Health Centre reaches financial close for Glen Campus P3 project
• Infrastructure Quebec advises on $470 million CHUM project - First health P3 transaction to close in Quebec

Publications

• Les dommages exigibles suite aux retards dans l'exécution de l'ouvrage
• Double N Earthmovers Ltd. - A revolution in government contracting

Presentations

• L'abus de droit en matière de résiliation de contrat d'entreprise ou de services ("Abuse in Termination of Contracts for Services")
• Montréal Fasken Martineau Symposium (3rd Edition)

Membership/Affiliations

• Québec Bar
• Canadian Bar Association
• Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal

Honours and Awards