Dave Robitaille

Partner

Jurisdiction Québec, 2010

Language(s) French

Office(s) Québec City

Contact

Business +1 418 640 2083

Email drobitaille@fasken.com

Overview

Dave Robitaille is a renowned strategist and litigator in our Quebec City office, practicing in the area of complex civil and commercial litigation.

Over the years, he has acquired extensive experience in commercial law, construction law, real estate law, municipal law and product liability law. He also has valuable experience in shareholder disputes and oppression remedies.

Dave is known for his thoroughness, listening skills, effectiveness and ability to identify practical, innovative solutions for clients.

He is recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada directory in the practice areas of "Construction Law", "Real Estate Law" and "Corporate and Commercial Litigation". His name also appears in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as “Repeatedly Recommended” in Construction Law.

Achievements

Recognized as Lawyers of the Year in Construction Law in Montreal, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2025
Recognized as Lawyers of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Montreal, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 to 2025
Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Construction Law, Lexpert 2025

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2024 to 2025 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Lawyers of the Year in Construction Law in Montreal Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

2023 to 2025 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Lawyers of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Montreal Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

2025 Lexpert Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Construction Law The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is the most comprehensive guide of legal talent in Canada Read more

Client Work

Two young entrepreneurs acquire the popular Chez Ashton restaurant chain, [Deal - Jean Christophe Lirette and Emily Adam], Acquisition of the Chez Ashton restaurants by two entrepreneurs.
After a legal saga, the Festival d’été international de Québec inc. will keep its building, [Case - Festival d'été international de Québec inc.], The Festival d’été international de Québec is a major outdoor music festival that has been held in Quebec City since 1968.
CAA-Québec Auto and Home Insurance Inc., Defendant in a class action brought against several Québec home insurer, [Case - Assurances Auto et Habitation CAA-Quebec Inc], Class action brought against home insurers.
Intact Insurance, Bélair Direct And Industrial Alliance In A Class Action Instituted Against Car Insurers Across Quebec, [Case - Intact Insurance, Belair Direct and Industrial Alliance], Our team is acting for Québec’s largest car insurers (Intact and Bélair) in the context of a class action instituted against car insurers across the province. The Application to authorize the class action seeks damages related to the alleged fact that (i) insurance companies raise premiums with r...
Industrial Alliance, Defendant in a class action brought against several Quebec automobile insurers, [Case - Industrial Alliance], Class action brought against automobile insurers.
The Court of Appeal confirmed that the failure of the director of a bankrupt company to record the amount that was ultimately awarded does not constitute civil fault incurring his personal liability, [Case - Director of a Tutti-Frutti restaurant], Construction Gératek ltée c. Vincenti
Ville de L’Ancienne-Lorette v. Ville de Québec et Ville de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, [Case - City of L’Ancienne-Lorette], Fasken successfully represented the City of L’Ancienne-Lorette in the widely reported case of Ville de L’Ancienne-Lorette v. Ville de Québec et Ville de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. Seven years after the legal battle began, Justice Bernard Godbout of the Superior Court delivered his verdict. Hi...
Hôtel Clarendon Inc. wins its case and obtains confirmation of the validity of its right of first refusal to a building, [Case - Hotel Clarendon inc], Hôtel Clarendon won its case (Case no. 200-17-024029-167).
Navistar Canada Inc. will have access to the plaintiffs' financial statements for the past ten years, [Case - Navistar Canada inc], The plaintiffs claimed from Navistar Canada Inc. a total of nearly C$7 million for reimbursement of the sale price of trucks sold and miscellaneous damages, including lost profits. The Court of Appeal (Case no. 500-09-024367-146) dismissed the plaintiffs' motion for leave to appeal a Superior Cou...

Deal February 2022 Advised Jean Christophe Lirette and Emily Adam Two young entrepreneurs acquire the popular Chez Ashton restaurant chain Acquisition of the Chez Ashton restaurants by two entrepreneurs. Read more

Case December 2021 Represented Festival d'été international de Québec inc. After a legal saga, the Festival d’été international de Québec inc. will keep its building The Festival d’été international de Québec is a major outdoor music festival that has been held in Quebec City since 1968. Read more

Case January 2021 Represented Assurances Auto et Habitation CAA-Quebec Inc CAA-Québec Auto and Home Insurance Inc., Defendant in a class action brought against several Québec home insurer Class action brought against home insurers. Read more

Case Ongoing since December 2020 Representing Intact Insurance, Belair Direct and Industrial Alliance Intact Insurance, Bélair Direct And Industrial Alliance In A Class Action Instituted Against Car Insurers Across Quebec Our team is acting for Québec’s largest car insurers (Intact and Bélair) in the context of a class action instituted against car insurers across the province. The Application to authorize the class action seeks damages related to the alleged fact that (i) insurance companies raise premiums with r... Read more

Case January 2020 Represented Industrial Alliance Industrial Alliance, Defendant in a class action brought against several Quebec automobile insurers Class action brought against automobile insurers. Read more

Case January 2019 Represented Director of a Tutti-Frutti restaurant The Court of Appeal confirmed that the failure of the director of a bankrupt company to record the amount that was ultimately awarded does not constitute civil fault incurring his personal liability Construction Gératek ltée c. Vincenti Read more

Case September 2018 Represented City of L’Ancienne-Lorette Ville de L’Ancienne-Lorette v. Ville de Québec et Ville de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Fasken successfully represented the City of L’Ancienne-Lorette in the widely reported case of Ville de L’Ancienne-Lorette v. Ville de Québec et Ville de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. Seven years after the legal battle began, Justice Bernard Godbout of the Superior Court delivered his verdict. Hi... Read more

Case September 2016 Represented Hotel Clarendon inc Hôtel Clarendon Inc. wins its case and obtains confirmation of the validity of its right of first refusal to a building Hôtel Clarendon won its case (Case no. 200-17-024029-167). Read more

Case May 2014 Represented Navistar Canada inc Navistar Canada Inc. will have access to the plaintiffs' financial statements for the past ten years The plaintiffs claimed from Navistar Canada Inc. a total of nearly C$7 million for reimbursement of the sale price of trucks sold and miscellaneous damages, including lost profits. The Court of Appeal (Case no. 500-09-024367-146) dismissed the plaintiffs' motion for leave to appeal a Superior Cou... Read more

Career & Education

Education

LLB Université Laval 2008
DCS, College Diploma in Police Technologie François-Xavier-Garneau College 2004

Community involvement

President of the jury, Gala Prix Nobilis (2021)

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Québec Bar
Member, Barreau de Québec
Member, The Canadian Bar Association
Member, Association du Jeune Barreau de Québec

Knowledge

The Occasionally Limited Scope of Lease “Renewal Option” Clauses Based on Market Rates, 3/4/2025
Important Reminders About Commercial Leases and Evaluating Lost Profits, 7/15/2024
4/11/2023