Julien Frigon practices litigation and dispute resolution, focusing on complex commercial claims, shareholder disputes, and both international and domestic arbitration. He has represented clients in a range of industries, including technology, media and telecommunications, financial services, mining, manufacturing and the education sector. Fluently bilingual, Julien serves his clients in both English and French.
Julien has extensive experience litigating commercial claims related to breach of contract, negligence, procurement and tendering, and injunctive relief, utilizing motions practice, trial and arbitration procedures, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. His litigation acumen is further enriched by advising on labour, employment, and human rights matters, including wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights issues. Julien has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario.
Julien graduated from the University of Ottawa with degrees in both common law and civil law (Juris Doctor and Licentiate of Laws). During law school, he volunteered at the ID Clinic, helping people access vital services and community programs. He also served as an assistant editor at the Ottawa Law Review and as the Communication VP of the Canadian Law Program Student Association. To broaden his legal knowledge, Julien completed an indigenous law course at the First Nations reserve of Mani-Utenam in Septs-Iles and earned a certificate on the juridical relationship between Latin American countries and Canada at the Universidad Central de Chile in Santiago.
In his free time, Julien enjoys running, skiing, traveling, and reading. He summered and articled with the firm before returning as an associate.
