David Joanisse is a founding partner of the firm and a seasoned civil and commercial litigator. His practice focuses on complex disputes, including shareholder conflicts, construction matters, contractual breaches, tendering processes, estates, and condominium law.
He advises and represents a broad range of clients, including entrepreneurs and companies in the construction, manufacturing, retail, technology, real estate, and utilities sectors. He is also frequently called upon in matters involving administrative and disciplinary law, as well as class actions.
David has appeared before all levels of court, including appellate courts, and has significant experience in arbitration. He regularly leads proceedings involving extraordinary remedies, including injunctions, safeguard orders, Anton Piller orders, and seizures before judgment. He also conducts independent disciplinary and harassment investigations.
He is actively involved in the cultural sector and has served for many years as a director of several non‑profit organizations.
Representing a general contractor in relation to the construction of a commercial project worth several hundred million dollars, and advising on issues ranging from construction delays and deficiencies to changes to plans and specifications.
Representation of several condominium syndicates in connection with various issues, including internal management problems and major construction and design defects.
- Representation of liquidators and heirs in estate matters, addressing various issues such as the annulment or maintenance of a will and compliance with liquidation obligations.
- Class action
- Commercial disputes
- Construction
- Construction and real estate
- Dispute resolution
- Labor and employment
- Wills, estates and trust litigation
- LL.B., LL.L., University of Ottawa, 1995
- B.A., University of Ottawa, 1991
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Quebec Bar, 1997