Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 
Éric Bédard is a Partner and Leader of Strategic Advisory Services at Fasken. He is a business strategist who provides trusted guidance to companies navigating reputational, regulatory and institutional challenges in Canada and internationally. His distinguished career at the firm includes a decade of leadership as Managing Partner for the Québec Region and as a member of Fasken’s Board of Directors and Global Management Committee (2011–2023), where he played a key role in shaping the firm’s vision and expanding its outreach.
His practice, which focuses on administrative law and strategic counsel, benefits from his extensive experience in labour law and energy law. His deep knowledge of strategic sectors, combined with his understanding of economic and political dynamics, enables him to provide accurate insights into high-profile matters involving institutional stakeholders.
Moreover, his background in government, including serving as assistant to the chief of staff to the Premier of Québec, equips him to navigate the public sector and decision-making processes with confidence. Drawing on this valuable experience with institutional processes, he effectively assists businesses in complex and sensitive contexts.
