David Grossman
Partner
David takes a holistic approach to his cases in order to find efficient and practical real-world solutions for his clients. He represents clients in a diverse group of practice areas, with a focus on contractual claims and civil liability. He has particular expertise managing complex and multi-party disputes, and has pleaded before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court.
David has acted on the governing board of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, working, among other projects, on the defence of political prisoners. He has previously served as a law clerk to the Honourable Michel Bastarache of the Supreme Court of Canada, and as special assistant to the Honourable Irwin Cotler, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. He joined IMK in 2012.
Areas of practice
Additional information
- B.C.L., LL.B., McGill University, 2005 (Gold Medalist)
- B.A. (Hon) in Philosophy and Sociology, McGill University, 2001
- Law Clerk to the Honourable Michel Bastarache, at the Supreme Court of Canada, 2005-2006
Best Lawyers in Canada
- Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation: 2023-2026
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation: 2019-2022
Benchmark Litigation
- Litigation Star: 2020-2025
- Future Star: 2019
Lexpert
- Repeatedly Recommended (Corporate and Commercial Litigation: 2021
- Leading Lawyers to Watch (Corporate and Commercial Litigation): 2018-2020
- Canadian Bar Association
- Lord Reading Law Society
- The Advocates’ Society
- Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (InterAmicus), Director, 2013 — present
McGill University
- Co-Lecturer with Janet Michelin of Trial Advocacy Course: 2020
- Sessional lecturer - Evidence: Civil Matters : Winter 2011-2013
- “Commentaire sur la décision École secondaire Loyola c. Québec (Procureur général) – L’importance des valeurs fondamentales dans les décisions administratives”, Repères, June 2015
- “Appellate Advocacy: Perfecting your written submissions”, The Advocates’ Society (June 4, 2025)
- “Preparing Witnesses: Ensuring Effective Testimony”, Canadian Bar Association Webinar (March 19, 2025)
- “Sometimes Less Is More: Proportionality in Litigation – A Litigation Primer”, Barreau de Montréal (November 8, 2023)
- Regulatory Behaviour in The Digital Age: Exploring Revenge Porn, Harassment and Free Speech (presentation at McGill University, Winter 2017)
- A Comparative Perspective on Defamation in Civil Law and Common Law (guest speaker at the University of Ottawa, Winter 2014 and 2016)
- Freedom of Expression and Web 2.0 (presentation at McGill University, Winter 2013)
- Le secret professionnel et le privilège relatif au litige au Québec, Colloque CCH – « Droit de la preuve » (November 27, 2013)