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Chris D. Simard

Partner

Co-Head of Restructuring + Insolvency Practice

Co-Head of Restructuring + Insolvency Practice |

T: 403.298.4485

Calgary

Simard Chris
 
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T: 403.298.4485


Calgary

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Chris Simard is co-head of the Restructuring and Insolvency practice group. His practice encompasses all areas of restructuring and bankruptcy as well as energy litigation. He acts for creditors, debtors, court-appointed monitors, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy and in large and complex insolvencies and restructurings.

Chambers Canada

"Christopher Simard is a 'phenomenal lawyer' who is 'highly respected by the courts' and is held in high regard for his handling of major insolvencies."

In the area of energy litigation, Chris has advised energy companies on disputes arising out of CAPL, seismic and security agreements and on various matters related to Crown and Freehold leases.

Clients, according to Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, see Chris as "fantastically clever, practical, easy to work with and aggressive in court."

Chris frequently writes and speaks on bankruptcy and restructuring issues. He has authored papers for the Canadian Energy Law Foundation, Canadian Institute seminars and Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals seminars.

Chambers Canada

"Christopher Simard is regarded as being among the 'next generation of leading practitioners' in this field. One client said: 'He is always the most reasonable guy in the room - he never gets agitated or overwhelmed, is easy to get along with and really responsive.'"

Education

University of Alberta, BSc, 1993 University of Alberta, LLB, 1996 University of Oxford (UK), BCL, 1998 

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 1997

Recent Experience

Devon Canada Corporation and Devon Canada Crude Marketing Corporation, in their approx. $3.8-billion sale of substantially all of their assets to Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
CST Canada Coal Limited, in its acquisition of coal assets of Grande Cache Coal LP and Grande Cache Coal Corporation for aggregate consideration of approximately US$433.9 million.
Tervita Corporation, completes $3.6-billion recapitalization transaction under the CBCA.
Sanjel Corporation, completes sale of U.S. business.
Sanjel Corporation, completes sale of Canadian business.
The receiver in Enseco Energy Services receivership proceedings..
Syndicate of first lien lenders in the CCAA proceedings of Southern Pacific Resources.
The syndicate of first lien lenders in the CBCA proceedings of Connacher Oil and Gas.
The CCAA plan sponsor in the CCAA proceedings of Gasfrac Energy Services Inc.
The debtors in the CCAA proceedings of the Lone Pine Resources Group of Companies.
The monitor in the CCAA proceedings of the UBG Group of Companies.
The secured creditor and successful credit bidder in the receivership of Stone Mountain Resources Ltd.
The unsecured noteholders in the CCAA proceedings of the Catalyst Group of Companies.
Major suppliers/creditors in the CCAA proceedings of the SEMCanada Group of Companies.
The monitor in the CCAA proceedings of Canadian Superior Energy Inc.
The debtor in the CCAA proceedings of Mirant Energy.
The monitor in the CCAA proceedings of Blue Range Resources Corporation.
The debtor in the CCAA proceedings of Canadian Airlines Inc.
Apache Canada Ltd., in the Lady Freyberg matter, a leading case regarding the termination of freehold oil and gas leases, and the quantification of damages in respect of such terminations.
Shell Chemicals, in a $50-million dispute regarding the interpretation of a pricing clause in a long-term petrochemical purchase and sale agreement.
Moose Mountain Buffalo Ranches Ltd., in a large and complex litigation matter involving the interpretation of conservation easements.
Numerous oil and gas litigation cases involving the production, processing and allocation of processed hydrocarbons.

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Ranked, Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta
Ranked, Restructuring/Insolvency: Nationwide
Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business
Ranked, Canada, Restructuring/Insolvency
The Legal 500: Canada
Recommended, Restructuring and Insolvency
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Consistently recommended, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring - Insolvency Litigation, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring - Financial Restructuring, and Litigation - Corporate Commercial

Benchmark Litigation: Canada
Recognized as a Litigation Star
Best Lawyers in Canada
2021 Calgary Lawyer of the Year - Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Recognized as one of Canada's leading Insolvency and Financial Restructuring lawyers
Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of insolvency and financial restructuring
Recognized as one of Canada's leading cross-border litigators
Lexpert Special Edition
Recognized as a leading litigation lawyer in Canada
Recognized as a leading energy lawyer in Canada
Who's Who Legal: Canada
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of insolvency and restructuring
Who's Who Legal: Restructuring Insolvency
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of restructuring and insolvency

Insights, News & Events

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2021

February 22, 2021
       

Announcements

40 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert's Special Edition on Litigation

November 27, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Leads Canada in Energy Law

October 27, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021

September 10, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Best Lawyers in Canada 2021

August 27, 2020
       

In the News

Bennett Jones and the Evolution of Hybrid Hearings

July 20, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2020

February 13, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones: Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers

November 29, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Top-Tier in The Legal 500

November 18, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020

September 19, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Leads Canada in Energy Law

September 03, 2019
       

Blog

Supreme Court to Consider Enforceability of Consequences Imposed Upon Insolvency

July 19, 2019
       

Updates

ABQB Clarifies Test for Lifting the Stay to Replace an Insolvent Operator

February 20, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2019

February 14, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones—Lexpert’s Leading Canadian Litigation Lawyers

November 30, 2018
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018

November 01, 2018
       

Articles

Getting the Deal Through—Public M&A 2018

August 10, 2018
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Litigation Lawyers—Lexpert’s Canadian Leaders

November 24, 2017
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers—Canadian Leaders

November 24, 2017
       

Articles

Getting the Deal Through - Mergers & Acquisitions 2017

June 2017
       

Announcements

Four Bennett Jones Practices Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global 2017

March 16, 2017
       

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