Elliot A. Smith

Elliot advises his clients on all aspects of construction projects across Canada, including project development and structuring, procurement, contract negotiation and administration issues.

Elliot's practice has a strong emphasis on the development of energy assets, including both renewable and conventional generating facilities. He also regularly advises clients on other areas of construction law, such as construction contracts, design and consulting contracts, equipment supply agreements, O&M agreements, and long-term utility supply agreements.

Prior to joining Osler, Elliot worked at a number of institutions involved in the Ontario electricity market, including Ontario Power Generation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and the Ontario Power Authority (prior to its merger with the IESO). Elliot is also a professional engineer.

Elliot is the author of The Canadian Construction Contracts Guidebook, the leading Canadian text on construction contracts.


Awards and Recognition

  • Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Energy: Power (Transactional)
  • The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Energy: Electricity
  • Lexpert: Rising Stars: Recognized as a Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers Under 40
  • Thomson Reuters: “Stand-out Lawyer”
  • Lexpert Special Edition: Recognized in Energy

Community Involvement

  • Osler Give-a-Day Campaign, Volunteer
  • Osler Pride Network, Partner Support
  • Connect Legal, Pro Bono Lawyer

Credentials

Education

  • University of Toronto, J.D.
  • University of Waterloo, B.A.Sc. (Systems Design Engineering)

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario