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Eric C. Nanayakkara

Contact Information

  • Phone: 905-383-0500 extension 800
  • Email: enanayakkara@regencylawgroup.ca

Eric is the Managing Partner of Regency Law Group and works closely with all of the firm’s practice groups. This access to specialized knowledge, coupled with Eric’s many years of litigation experience, provides the firm’s clients with a unique competitive advantage.

To say that Eric enjoys strategic thought and zealous advocacy is an understatement. He is a diehard litigator who prides himself on being inquisitive, thorough and results focused. Choose Eric if your litigation matter is complex, combative or requires a fearless warrior who will negotiate a fair resolution or stay on the battlefield until your victory is declared.

He strongly believes that excellence in advocacy is born in a passion for the client and their cause. For this reason, his litigation practice is selective, bespoke in nature and entirely focused on the clients’ experience and results.

In addition to Eric’s litigation practice he serves as General Counsel to a number of local and international corporations. He also provides frequent advice and negotiation services to entrepreneurs, start-up companies, media personalities and high net-worth individuals.

Areas of Practice

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Corporate/Commercial Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance Law

Credentials

2017
Harvard Negotiation Institute – Certified Mediator
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

 

2008
Law Society of Ontario – Call to Degree of Barrister and Solicitor
Toronto, Ontario

 

2007 – 2008
Law Society of Ontario – Licensing Process
Toronto, Ontario

 

2006 – 2007
National Accreditation Committee – Certificate of Qualification
Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

 

2006 – 2007
University of Toronto – Faculty of Law
Courses in Administrative Law, Civil Procedure and Tax Law

 

2003 – 2005
Masters of Law Courses (LLM)
Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
Advanced Commercial Negotiations, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Investment Transactions

 

2003 – 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Postgraduate Degree in Law
Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia

 

1999 – 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (History)
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

 

2000 – 2001
Human Resources Management Certificate
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada

CURRENT LEADERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

Lawyers Legacy for Children – The Ray Harris Fund, Hamilton, Ontario
 
2024
Chair
Advisory Committee
 
2023
Vice-Chair
Advisory Committee
 
 
The Hamilton ClubHamilton, Ontario
 
2023
President
Board of Directors
 
2022
Vice-President
Board of Directors
 
2021
Treasurer
Board of Directors
 
2015 – 2024
Director
Board of Directors
 
2019 – 2022
Chair
Governance Committee
 
2022 – 2023
Chair
150th Anniversary Sub-Committee
 
 
 
Hamilton Lawyers’ ClubHamilton, Ontario
 
2023
President
Board of Directors
 
2022
Vice-President
Board of Directors
 
2024
Chair
Nominating Committee
 
2016 – Present
Executive Member
 
 
 
Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, Ontario
 
2014 – 2019
Regional Director
Board of Directors
 
2010 – 2014
Voting Member
Governing Council
 
2011 – 2013
Executive Member
Civil Litigation Executive
 
2014 – 2015
Committee Member
Strategic Planning Committee
 
2014 – 2017
Committee Member
Governance Committee
 
2013 – 2019
Committee Member
Nomination Committee
 
2019 – 2023
Committee Member
Audit Committee
 
2017 – 2023
Committee Member
Awards Committee
 
2019 – 2021
Committee Member
Policy and Public Affairs Committee
 
2019 – 2021
Committee Member
Professional Development Committee
 
 
Canadian Bar AssociationToronto, Ontario
 
2012 – 2018
Voting Member
National Governing Council
 
 
 
SupercrawlHamilton, Ontario
 
2012 – 2014
Director
Board of Directors 
 
 
Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton, Ontario
 
2012 – 2014
Director
Board of Directors
 
 
WellwoodHamilton, Ontario
 
2012 – 2014
President
 
2008 – 2012
Director
Board of Directors
 
Hamilton Arts Counsel, Hamilton, Ontario
 
2008 – 2010
President
 
2007
Director
Board of Directors
 
Art Gallery of HamiltonHamilton, Ontario
 
2007 – 2010 
Founding Chair 
CLIC