Associate

Pierre-Olivier Tremblay-Simard joined the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in 2021 after completing his articling at the Bar. He works mainly in commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes, civil and professional liability, and life and disability insurance.

Education

• LL.B., Université Laval, 2020

He is a versatile lawyer who regularly represents entrepreneurs, insurers and academic institutions before Quebec trial courts and the Court of Appeal of Quebec. As a litigator, Pierre-Olivier has had the opportunity to participate and collaborate on lengthy trials involving complex issues and extensive document management.

As part of his practice, Pierre-Olivier is also called upon to advise his clients and issue legal opinions on a variety of issues in various fields of law. He also defends lawyers sued for professional liability on behalf of the Fonds d’assurance responsabilité professionnelle du Barreau du Québec.

Finally, Pierre-Olivier also participates in litigation relating to the faculties of various Quebec universities. In particular, he is involved in lawsuits brought by post-doctoral students and medical residents in the context of their training programs.

Graduating from Université Laval in May 2020, Pierre-Olivier is also involved in Québec City’s cultural scene.

Professional and community activities

• Legal Information Office Volunteer, Université Laval, 2018-2019
• Pro Bono National Student Network Volunteer, 2017 to 2018

Publications

• Les travaux non-prévus au contrat : qui doit prouver quoi ?, in the news of the Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec (CEGQ), Mr. François Bélanger and Mr. Pierre-Olivier Tremblay-Simard, December 1st, 2021