Simon Daigle

Partner

Montréal
[email protected]
514.954.3188

Simon's practice is primarily focused on construction and surety law. He is known for his extensive litigation experience, thoroughness, hard work and dedication to our clients' success.

Simon advises sureties in all aspects of their business from underwriting issues, including the negotiation of indemnity and security agreements, to the handling of claims and collection litigation.

He also represents and advises general contractors, insurers, real estate developers, engineers and owners on matters relating to construction hypothecs, calls for tenders, professional liability and claims for additional work and impact costs.

Simon actively participates in the preparation of litigation files and pleads before all courts in Québec.

Experience

  • Represents and advises property owners, promoters, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, bonding companies, and insurers on matters involving all facets of the construction industry.
  • Represents manufacturers and defends them in product liability claims.
  • Acts for bonding companies in claims related to performance and labour material bonds.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Québec Bar
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer, Young Bar of Montréal’s Preparation service for a hearing before the Court of Québec, Small Claims Division
  • Board Member, Fondation Jean Lapointe

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2024 (and since 2022) edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law).
  • Recognized in the 2024 edition (and since 2022) of The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (Construction Law)
  • Recognized in the 2023 and 2022 editions of Lexpert® Special Edition: Infrastructure

Bar Admission & Education

  • Québec, 2012
  • LLB, Université de Sherbrooke, 2010