B. A. R. (Quincy) Smith Q.C., LL.B., B.A., Counsel
Quincy has over thirty-five years of experience in the area of insolvency law and advises clients in matters of local, national and international scope. He has been named in directories such as Who’s Who Legal International, LEXPERT and American Lawyer Media Magazine as one of the leading 500 lawyers in Canada. Selected in 2006, 2010 and 2012 as a leading lawyer by Best Lawyers in Canada.

From 2001 to April of 2007, he devoted a portion of his time to his duties as managing partner of the Calgary office.

Representative Work
Principal Group of Companies - Counsel for the trustee in bankruptcy of numerous Principal Group companies involving the liquidation of a sophisticated financial institution; the retainer included successfully obtaining compensation against government operated regulatory agencies for regulatory failures and defending the constitutionality of provincial insolvency legislation
Abacus Cities (Canada's largest bankruptcy)
Calpine Energy
Teaching Roles
Instructor, Bar Admission Course, 1976-1993, Head of Course, 1980-1993
Prior Speaking Engagements
Frequent speaker Legal Education Society of Alberta, bankruptcy matters and firm management matters
Contact Information
Calgary
+1 403 268 6881
quincy.smith@fmc-law.com
Areas of Expertise
Year of Call
1967 (Alberta)
Education
Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 1985
University of Alberta, LL.B., 1966
University of Montana, B.A., 1963
Languages Spoken
English