Jessica is a litigator in the Montréal office. She has completed her Juris Doctor and bachelor’s degrees at the Faculty of Law at Université de Montréal. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and her master’s degree in pharmacology from the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal.
Jessica’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, including more particularly consumer class actions, product liability litigation, arbitration and international private law. Jessica has appeared before the Access to information Commission of Québec, various arbitral tribunals, the Court of Québec, the Superior Court of Québec, the Québec Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Representative Work
- Xebec Adsorption Group
The Xebec Group in its cross-border restructuring and eleven plans of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
- Messier, Savard & Associés Inc.
Messier, Savard & Associés Inc. in its acquisition of Le Mirage golf club
- Veolia Health Operating Services
Veolia Health Operating Services in the design-build defect claims against the constructors of the new Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
- Economical Mutual Insurance Company in its defense of two class actions related to business insurance coverage in Québec arising from business interruptions caused by the COVID-19 health crisis. Osler successfully obtained dismissal of the case at the authorization stage, which was upheld by the Québec Court of Appeal.
- Amex Bank of Canada in its defense against four class actions concerning credit card fees and various provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. Osler successfully obtained dismissal of the case at the authorization stage, which was upheld by the Québec Court of Appeal.
- Amex Bank of Canada and The Toronto-Dominion Bank in a class action proceeding alleging violations of the Consumer Protection Act. Osler obtained dismissal of the case at the authorization stage.
- Bank of Nova Scotia and Tangerine Bank in a class action challenging insufficient funds fees charged by financial institutions under the Consumer Protection Act and the Civil Code of Québec.
- Bausch Health Companies in a class action related to product liability.
- Estée Lauder Companies in a class action regarding privacy protection related to a security breach.
- Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited before the Superior Court of Québec and the Québec Court of Appeal, in the defense of two class actions involving product liability.
- Interac Corp. in a class action related to the interruption of electronic transaction processing services during the 2022 Rogers Communications outage.
- La société des casinos du Québec Inc. in a class action alleging violations of the Consumer Protection Act.
- Messier, Savard & Associés Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Le Mirage golf club.
- Meta Platforms Inc. in its defense of four class actions involving privacy protection concerning Facebook platform user data in Québec.
- MGM Resorts International in connection with a class action involving privacy protection relating to a security breach.
- Microsoft in connection with a class action lawsuit relating to a service interruption.
- Newrest Group Holding SA in a class action lawsuit and proceedings before specialized courts and the Superior Court of Québec in connection with several claims involving the rights of migrant workers who worked in Canada without valid work permits. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- Pizza Hut in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to its online billing practices.
- Procter & Gamble in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to representations made to consumers about the environmental impact of Charmin toilet paper.
- Roblox in its defense of a class action lawsuit regarding the disclosure of risks associated with the use of video games.
- Target Corporation, before the Superior Court of Québec and the Québec Court of Appeal, in a class action lawsuit regarding the protection of personal information in connection with a security breach. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- Taskrabbit in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to its posting practices.
- Teva Canada Limited and Sun Pharma in several class action lawsuits related to representations concerning certain opioid products in Québec.
- Trans Union du Canada, Inc. in various proceedings before the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.
- Sunwing Travel Group before the Québec Superior Court and the Québec Court of Appeal, in its defense of a class action regarding the use of the term “champagne” in advertising and representations made to consumers.
- Veolia Health Operating Services in design and construction defect actions brought against the builders of the new University of Montreal Hospital Center.
- Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. and Audi Canada Inc. in a class action related to product liability.
- Xebec Adsorption Inc. in connection with its cross-border restructuring and 11 plans of arrangement approved under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, as well as in connection with a class action and an application for authorization for shareholders to bring an action pursuant to section 225.4 of the Securities Act. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- ZoomInfo in its defense of a class action lawsuit regarding privacy protection in connection with its data collection and use practices.
The Xebec Group in its cross-border restructuring and eleven plans of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
Messier, Savard & Associés Inc. in its acquisition of Le Mirage golf club
Veolia Health Operating Services in the design-build defect claims against the constructors of the new Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
- Amex Bank of Canada in its defense against four class actions concerning credit card fees and various provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. Osler successfully obtained dismissal of the case at the authorization stage, which was upheld by the Québec Court of Appeal.
- Amex Bank of Canada and The Toronto-Dominion Bank in a class action proceeding alleging violations of the Consumer Protection Act. Osler obtained dismissal of the case at the authorization stage.
- Bank of Nova Scotia and Tangerine Bank in a class action challenging insufficient funds fees charged by financial institutions under the Consumer Protection Act and the Civil Code of Québec.
- Bausch Health Companies in a class action related to product liability.
- Estée Lauder Companies in a class action regarding privacy protection related to a security breach.
- Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited before the Superior Court of Québec and the Québec Court of Appeal, in the defense of two class actions involving product liability.
- Interac Corp. in a class action related to the interruption of electronic transaction processing services during the 2022 Rogers Communications outage.
- La société des casinos du Québec Inc. in a class action alleging violations of the Consumer Protection Act.
- Messier, Savard & Associés Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Le Mirage golf club.
- Meta Platforms Inc. in its defense of four class actions involving privacy protection concerning Facebook platform user data in Québec.
- MGM Resorts International in connection with a class action involving privacy protection relating to a security breach.
- Microsoft in connection with a class action lawsuit relating to a service interruption.
- Newrest Group Holding SA in a class action lawsuit and proceedings before specialized courts and the Superior Court of Québec in connection with several claims involving the rights of migrant workers who worked in Canada without valid work permits. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- Pizza Hut in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to its online billing practices.
- Procter & Gamble in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to representations made to consumers about the environmental impact of Charmin toilet paper.
- Roblox in its defense of a class action lawsuit regarding the disclosure of risks associated with the use of video games.
- Target Corporation, before the Superior Court of Québec and the Québec Court of Appeal, in a class action lawsuit regarding the protection of personal information in connection with a security breach. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- Taskrabbit in its defense of a class action lawsuit related to its posting practices.
- Teva Canada Limited and Sun Pharma in several class action lawsuits related to representations concerning certain opioid products in Québec.
- Trans Union du Canada, Inc. in various proceedings before the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.
- Sunwing Travel Group before the Québec Superior Court and the Québec Court of Appeal, in its defense of a class action regarding the use of the term “champagne” in advertising and representations made to consumers.
- Veolia Health Operating Services in design and construction defect actions brought against the builders of the new University of Montreal Hospital Center.
- Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. and Audi Canada Inc. in a class action related to product liability.
- Xebec Adsorption Inc. in connection with its cross-border restructuring and 11 plans of arrangement approved under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, as well as in connection with a class action and an application for authorization for shareholders to bring an action pursuant to section 225.4 of the Securities Act. A favorable settlement was obtained and approved by the Superior Court of Québec.
- ZoomInfo in its defense of a class action lawsuit regarding privacy protection in connection with its data collection and use practices.
Latest Insights
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Report June 18, 2025
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Report June 18, 2025
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Awards and Recognition
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Jeune Barreau de Montréal (Young Bar Association of Montréal): Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Civil and Commercial Litigation (2021)
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Best Lawyers: Recognized as “One to Watch” in Class Action Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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Benchmark Litigation Canada: Recognized as “Future Star”; “40 & Under List”
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Lexpert Rising Stars: Recognized as a Rising Star (2023)
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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Class Actions
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Lexpert Special Edition: Recognized in Litigation (Lawyer to Watch)
Media Mentions
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Osler News May 2, 2025
Osler recognized for outstanding bench strength in the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide
Osler is proud to announce that 31 of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide, Benchmark’s...
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Osler News November 23, 2023
Brian Gray and Jessica Harding named 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars
Congratulations to Brian Gray and Jessica Harding on being named 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars: Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40.
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Osler News August 2, 2023
Osler lawyers recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s ‘40 & Under List’ 2023
Osler congratulates four partners for being recognized in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List.”
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Osler News February 14, 2022
Osler welcomes 17 new partners and 2 new counsel in 2022
Osler is proud to announce the addition of 17 new partners and two new counsel across our offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa and...
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Credentials
Education
- Université de Montréal, J.D.
- Université de Montréal, LL.B.
- Université de Montréal, M.Sc.
- Université de Montréal, B.Sc.
Languages
- English
- French
Professional Affiliations
- Barreau du Québec
- Member of the Executive Committee, Canadian Bar Association, Québec Division
