Christine has a diverse commercial law practice with an emphasis on technology, retail, supply chain and manufacturing. She is a skilled negotiator, known for delivering practical and prompt advice.
The technology aspect of Christine’s practice is comprised of advising technology suppliers and customers on various commercial and contractual technology issues, including preparing and negotiating software-as-a-service agreements, platform-as-a-service agreements, infrastructure-as-a-service agreements, service-provider arrangements, financial technology arrangements, open banking arrangements, data agreements, complex outsourcing arrangements, procurement, software licensing, consumer protection and financial regulatory issues. Christine’s technology practice has a particular focus on advising both suppliers and customers in the fintech industry as well as providers of direct-to-consumer platforms.
The retail, consumer goods and supply chain aspect of Christine’s practice involves regularly advising clients on commercial and contractual matters across the supply chain, including manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, direct to consumer sales, e-commerce, advertising and marketing, promotions, rewards programs and product warranty issues. Christine regularly helps clients prepare and negotiate commercial agreements, including services agreements, distribution agreements, franchise agreements, supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, warehousing agreements, co-packing agreements, reseller agreements, licensing agreements.
A significant part of Christine’s practice is assisting emerging and high-growth companies with business-critical commercial issues, including those related to establishing and scaling their businesses and ongoing day-to-day operations issues. This work enables Christine to engage with a high volume of clients and commercial issues at the cutting edge in a variety of industries and sectors. Christine has a particular passion and focus on supporting female founders with scaling their businesses.
Christine works with clients in a broad range of industries and sectors, including fintech, open banking, artificial intelligence, banking, consumer goods, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and supply chain, food and beverage, alcohol, lifesciences, private equity, financial services, apparel, real estate, automotive, hospitality and leisure, oil and gas, telecommunications, childcare and personal and fitness services.
Christine is also a well-known thought leader, regularly writing and speaking on commercial law issues. She is a member of CAN-TECH’s Women in Technology Committee, the Ontario Bar Association’s Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Executive and the Ontario Bar Association’s Consumer Law Subcommittee. Christine is also the former Chair of the Osler Women Lawyers’ Network.
Christine brings a unique perspective to her commercial practice, having previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Superior Court of Justice.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- AmacaThera
AmacaThera in its licensing agreement with Pacira Biosciences for US$230 million
- Nelnet Inc.
Nelnet Inc. in its agreement to acquire the student loan servicing business of Finastra in Canada
- Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs in connection with Conquest Planning’s US$80-million Series B financing round
- Collective Project Limited
Collective Project Limited in its acquisition by Organigram Holdings Inc.
- Boliden
Boliden in its acquisition of the Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mines for US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments
- Cohere
Cohere announced it has raised US$500 million in its Series D financing round at a US$5.5-billion valuation
- iCON Infrastructure
iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL
- Sheertex
Sheertex in its $101 million Series C financing round
- Inkbox Ink
Inkbox Ink in its US$65 million acquisition by BIC
- Daylight Automation
Daylight Automation in its acquisition of Proof Data Technology
- Epiq
Epiq in its acquisition of Simplex Services Inc.
- Swyft
Swyft in its US$17.5 million Series A financing
- Cambridge Brain Science
Cambridge Brain Science in its round of expansion capital
- Borrowell
Borrowell’s acquisition of Refresh Financial
- Drop Technologies Inc.
Drop Technologies Inc. in $44 million Series B round of capital financing
- Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation in connection with its sale and subsequent franchise of substantially all of its mall-based salons in Canada.
- Target Canada Co.
Target in connection with the wind-down of its Canadian operations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
- Dwyer Group and The Riverside Company
Dwyer Group, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, in its acquisition of The Grounds Guys of Canada
- Tim Hortons Inc.
Provided franchising transaction support to Tim Hortons in connection with its $13 billion acquisition by an affiliate of Burger King Worldwide, Inc.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Provided franchising transaction support to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of restaurants from its Canadian master franchisee
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its mortgage lending platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its smart form platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its investment platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its credit card and loyalty platform services.
- Artificial Intelligence Technology Supplier
Artificial intelligence technology supplier in various complex services arrangements related to its natural language processing models.
- Technology Supplier
Technology supplier in various software-as-a-services arrangements related to its calendar and scheduling platform.
- Technology Supplier
Technology supplier in various services arrangements related to its product delivery platform.
- Major Financial Institution
Major financial institution in various complex technology outsourcing arrangements.
- Payment Service Provider
Payment service provider in its establishment of new payment applications.
- Payment Service Provider
Payment service provider in a complex technology outsourcing matter.
- Major Grocer
Major grocer in a complex services arrangement related to the outsourcing of its online grocery ordering platform.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in a complex logistics and transportation services agreement.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in a complex 3PL services agreement.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in various services arrangements related to its manufacture, distribution and supply of products.
AmacaThera in its licensing agreement with Pacira Biosciences for US$230 million
Nelnet Inc. in its agreement to acquire the student loan servicing business of Finastra in Canada
Goldman Sachs in connection with Conquest Planning’s US$80-million Series B financing round
Collective Project Limited in its acquisition by Organigram Holdings Inc.
Boliden in its acquisition of the Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mines for US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments
- Cohere
Cohere announced it has raised US$500 million in its Series D financing round at a US$5.5-billion valuation
- iCON Infrastructure
iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL
- Sheertex
Sheertex in its $101 million Series C financing round
- Inkbox Ink
Inkbox Ink in its US$65 million acquisition by BIC
- Daylight Automation
Daylight Automation in its acquisition of Proof Data Technology
- Epiq
Epiq in its acquisition of Simplex Services Inc.
- Swyft
Swyft in its US$17.5 million Series A financing
- Cambridge Brain Science
Cambridge Brain Science in its round of expansion capital
- Borrowell
Borrowell’s acquisition of Refresh Financial
- Drop Technologies Inc.
Drop Technologies Inc. in $44 million Series B round of capital financing
- Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation in connection with its sale and subsequent franchise of substantially all of its mall-based salons in Canada.
- Target Canada Co.
Target in connection with the wind-down of its Canadian operations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
- Dwyer Group and The Riverside Company
Dwyer Group, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, in its acquisition of The Grounds Guys of Canada
- Tim Hortons Inc.
Provided franchising transaction support to Tim Hortons in connection with its $13 billion acquisition by an affiliate of Burger King Worldwide, Inc. - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Provided franchising transaction support to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of restaurants from its Canadian master franchisee
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its mortgage lending platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its smart form platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its investment platform.
- Fintech Technology Supplier
Fintech technology supplier in various complex services arrangements with major financial institutions related to its credit card and loyalty platform services.
- Artificial Intelligence Technology Supplier
Artificial intelligence technology supplier in various complex services arrangements related to its natural language processing models.
- Technology Supplier
Technology supplier in various software-as-a-services arrangements related to its calendar and scheduling platform.
- Technology Supplier
Technology supplier in various services arrangements related to its product delivery platform.
- Major Financial Institution
Major financial institution in various complex technology outsourcing arrangements.
- Payment Service Provider
Payment service provider in its establishment of new payment applications.
- Payment Service Provider
Payment service provider in a complex technology outsourcing matter.
- Major Grocer
Major grocer in a complex services arrangement related to the outsourcing of its online grocery ordering platform.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in a complex logistics and transportation services agreement.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in a complex 3PL services agreement.
- Major Retailer
Major retailer in various services arrangements related to its manufacture, distribution and supply of products.
Latest Insights
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Webinar April 22, 2026
Osler x Women Funding Women: the 5 commercial contract terms that can kill a startup before it scales
In this session, Christine Jackson, partner, Technology and Retail, and Joanna Fine, partner, Privacy and Data Management breaks down the five...
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Report December 4, 2025
Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers
Consumer protection reforms in Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will require suppliers to update online sales practices in 2026.
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Osler Update October 23, 2025
Saskatchewan franchise legislation coming into force June 30, 2026
Franchisors should prepare their franchise disclosure documents to ensure a smooth transition.
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Osler Update September 11, 2025
Incoming consumer protection changes: British Columbia introduces significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act
Suppliers with consumers in B.C. should begin preparing to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Awards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Information Technology
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Chambers FinTech – Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers in FinTech: Recognized in FinTech Legal
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Lexpert Rising Stars: Recognized as a Rising Star
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Lexpert Special Edition: Recognized in Technology
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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Technology Transactions
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Ontario Bar Association: Markus Cohen, Q.C. Memorial Award
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Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Corporate Law
Media Mentions
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Osler News December 4, 2025
Osler ranked Band 1 in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026
The guide is an essential resource for fintech startups and scaleups, technology and financial services companies, and PE/VC investors.
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Osler News June 11, 2025
Celebrating World Franchise Day: franchising ties the world together
Today marks the inaugural World Franchise Day, a global celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and positive economic impact that...
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Osler News June 4, 2025
25 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025
Osler is proud to announce that 25 of our lawyers are recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025. This prestigious edition...
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Osler News April 1, 2025
Four Osler lawyers selected as 2025 Franchise Times Legal Eagles
Osler is proud to announce that four of our lawyers have been selected as 2025 Franchise Times Legal Eagles.
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Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Osler x Women Funding Women: the 5 commercial contract terms that can kill a startup before it scales
Read moreOsler x Women Funding Women: the 5 commercial contract terms that can kill a startup before it scales
Read moreCanadian Technology Law Association – #InspireInclusion: If Not Her, Then Whom?
Read moreNavigating Canadian Consumer Protection Law Updates: Ensuring Compliance and Success in the DTC Online Marketplace
Read moreWomen in Emerging and High Growth Companies Leadership Series: A Guide to Negotiating Contracts
Read more1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc.: Implications for Product Liability and Franchise Law
Read moreDrafting for Resolution: Practical Advice for Key Dispute Resolution and Liability Provisions in Franchise Agreements, Canadian Bar Association
Speaker, June 17, 2025
Ontario Bar Association Franchise Executive June Dinner
Speaker, “Drafting for resolution: practical advice for key dispute resolution and liability provisions in franchise agreements”, June 17, 2025
Canadian Technology Law Association – Women Moving the Dial
Moderator, March 5, 2025
Elevate Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator, Women+ Investor Incubator – Legal Mastery for Tech Founders: From Startup to Scaleup
Speaker, September 17, 2024
International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium — Use of Artificial Intelligence in Franchising and Associated Legal Issues — Avoiding Ethical Minefields [Ethics Class]
Speaker, Washington, D.C. , May 6, 2024; May 7, 2024
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising: International Division Breakfast
Speaker, AI and International Expansion, November 3, 2023
Franchising in the 21st Century: How Technology is Altering the Franchise Landscape
Speaker, April 19, 2022
OBA Annual Franchise Law Conference
Speaker, Annual Legal and Legislation Updated, December 9, 2021
OBA Annual Franchise Law Conference
Conference Chair, Toronto, November 30, 2020
Fintech Workshop: Negotiating with FIs
Speaker, Toronto, December 5, 2019
“Challenges and Opportunities of Third-Party Food Delivery Service Providers”, Canadian Franchise Association National Convention
Moderator, Toronto, April 9, 2019
“Non-Traditional Franchise Relationships – Unravelling the Complexities”, OBA Franchise Law Program
Speaker, Toronto, March, 5, 2019
“Putting Business in the Driver’s Seat,” Franchise Law Day, Canadian Franchise Association
Co-Presenter, Toronto, September 2017
“How to Establish & Maintain a Meaningful Franchisee Advisory Council,” Canadian Franchise Association National Convention
Moderator, Niagara Falls, April 2-4, 2017
Published Work
- Co-author, “Use of Artificial Intelligence in Franchising and Associated Legal Issues: Avoiding Ethical Minefields”, International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 6, 2024
- Co-author, “Consumer protection laws: Are your auto-renewing subscription revenues at risk?“, Law360 Canada, September 26, 2023
- Co-author, “Fintechs: Negotiating service contracts with financial institutions,” Osler Update, May 12, 2022
- Co-author, “Working together while working from home: Key considerations for technology and other commercial services agreements ,” Osler Update, April 23, 2020
- Co-author, “Restaurant franchise systems – Tips for pivoting your business model to focus on delivery and take-out during dine-in prohibitions,” Osler Update, March 30, 2020
Credentials
Education
- University of Windsor, LL.B.
- Carleton University, B.A. (Hons.)
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section, Executive Committee
- Member, Fall Conference Planning Committee, CAN-TECH
- Member, Women Funding Women Inc. Advisory Board
- Member, Women in Technology CAN-TECH
- Member, Ontario Bar Association Consumer Law Subcommittee
- Former Chair, Ontario Bar Association, Franchise Law Section, Executive Committee
- Former Chair, Ontario Bar Association Young Lawyer Division (Central)
- Ontario Bar Association
- Canadian Bar Association
- Canadian Franchise Association