Simon
Dugas
he / him / his
Associate
Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 2022
Simon is a litigator who is adept at tackling complex commercial issues and crafting innovative and thoughtful solutions to clients’ disputes. Simon’s meticulous planning skills and solutions-oriented attitude are key to his commitment to client service.
Simon is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. He advises on a broad range of disputes, including corporate and commercial matters, complex shareholder disputes, class actions and quasi-criminal matters.
Simon summered and articled at Aird & Berlis before returning as an associate.
Professional Involvement
Co-Author, "Coming in Hot: ESG Class Proceedings in Canada," LexisNexis, Class Actions Defence Quarterly, September 2025.
Co-Author, "Developments in Class Action Law: Highlights From Q1 2025," Aird & Berlis LLP, Class Actions Quarterly, May 1, 2025.
Co-Author, "Top Class Action Decisions of Q1 2024," Aird & Berlis LLP, Class Actions Quarterly, April 4, 2024.
Co-Author, "Class Actions: Key Developments in 2022," Aird & Berlis LLP, February 8, 2023.
Co-Author, "Quebec Court Dismisses Proposed Class Action Against Cannabis Company," Aird & Berlis LLP, February 1, 2023.
Co-Author, "How to Find Stolen Cryptocurrency: Litigation Tools Used by Insolvency Professionals in Dooga," Banking and Finance Law Review, Vol. 39.1 (Thomson Reuters), 2022.