BAR ADMISSION
Quebec Bar, 2019
EDUCATION
B.C.L. & J.D., McGill University, 2017
Hon. B.A. with high distinction, economics and international relations, University of Toronto, 2013
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the executive of the international section of the Canadian Bar Association, Québec Division
PUBLICATIONS
A. Sorek et B. Dionne, Peace River Hydro Partners v. Petrowest Corp: Ouverture des vannes pour les clauses d’élection de for, ou un retour sinueux vers la source de la doctrine du contrôle unique?, (2023) 21, Annual Insolvency Law Review, 193
A. Sorek et B. Dionne, L’application des clauses d’élection de for aux contrats de cautionnement au Québec, (2022) 80, Revue du Barreau, 45
B. Dionne, Le Sénat canadien : l’avenir de la confédération, (2018) 12 J.P.P.L. 379
B. Dionne, La primauté du droit au lendemain d’un référendum sur la sécession du Québec, (2016) 10 J.P.P.L. 533
Benjamin Dionne
Lawyer
Benjamin joined Alexeev Attorneys in 2024 after beginning his career with Renno Vathilakis, a litigation boutique in Montreal, and with Dentons Canada’s disputes resolution team in Montreal. He also clerked for the Honourable Justice Luc Martineau and the Honourable Justice Michel M.J. Shore of the Federal Court.
This experience enables him to skilfully tackle complex legal issues in civil and commercial litigation, particularly in matters of private international law and public law.
PRACTICE AREAS
Civil and commercial litigation
Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
Private international law
Public and constitutional law
Administrative law and access to information
Class action
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Corporatek inc. v. Éditions Francis Lefebvre: representation before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal in proceedings for recognition and enforcement of a foreign judgment.
9240-8434 Québec inc. v. Beterbiev: representation before the Court of Appeal of a contractual dispute and the application of a choice of a law clause.
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Élan Future inc.: representation of the provisional administrator Ernst & Young in various proceedings before the Superior Court and the Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers.
Negahban v. Beaulieu Canada Ltée: representation of the appellant before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in a matter concerning a declinatory exception invoking the lack of jurisdiction of Quebec courts.
Hydro-Québec v. Régie de l’Énergie: representation of the Régie de l’Énergie before the Superior Court in a judicial review matter.
Entreprises Lefebvre Industri-Al inc. v. Shred-Tech Corporation: representation of a purchaser in cross-border litigation concerning manufacturer’s liability.
Various mandates of an injunctive nature and other extraordinary remedies (Anton Piller, Mareva, etc.), mostly regarding unfair competition and real estate law.
Various representative mandates before arbitral bodies in contractual disputes.
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Corporatek inc. v. Éditions Francis Lefebvre: representation before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal in proceedings for recognition and enforcement of a foreign judgment.
9240-8434 Québec inc. v. Beterbiev: representation before the Court of Appeal of a contractual dispute and the application of a choice of a law clause.
Autorité des marchés financiers v. Élan Future inc.: representation of the provisional administrator Ernst & Young in various proceedings before the Superior Court and the Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers.
Negahban v. Beaulieu Canada Ltée: representation of the appellant before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in a matter concerning a declinatory exception invoking the lack of jurisdiction of Quebec courts.
Hydro-Québec v. Régie de l’Énergie: representation of the Régie de l’Énergie before the Superior Court in a judicial review matter.
Entreprises Lefebvre Industri-Al inc. v. Shred-Tech Corporation: representation of a purchaser in cross-border litigation concerning manufacturer’s liability.
Various mandates of an injunctive nature and other extraordinary remedies (Anton Piller, Mareva, etc.), mostly regarding unfair competition and real estate law.
Various representative mandates before arbitral bodies in contractual disputes.