Elliot Smith

Practice Areas

Elliot is a professional engineer, providing advice on all aspects of major infrastructure projects, including project development, procurement, contract negotiation and administration issues. His practice has a strong emphasis on the development of power plants, both renewable and conventional, as well as the negotiation of power and capacity purchase agreements. Elliot regularly advises clients on other areas of construction law, including construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, operating and maintenance agreements, and long-term utility supply agreements.

Career

Prior to joining Osler, Elliot worked at multiple institutions in the deregulated Ontario electricity market, including Ontario Power Generation and the Independent Electricity System Operator. He also worked at the Ontario Power Authority, where he assisted with the development of a regional electricity supply plan.

Professional Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association

• Ontario Bar Association

• Law Society of Ontario

• Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

Publications

Construction projects and COVID-19 – the latest developments, March 2020

Is coronavirus a force majeure event under your project contract?, March 2020

Five common mistakes in construction contracts, July 2019

The Canadian Construction Contracts Guidebook, April 2019

Personal

• Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Past Chair

• Connect Legal, Pro Bono Lawyer

• Osler Give-a-Day Campaign, Volunteer

• Osler Pride Network, Co-Chair

Ontario, 2008

University of Toronto, J.D.

University of Waterloo, B.A.Sc. (Systems Design Engineering)