François Joli-Coeur

François Joli-Coeur

Partner, Privacy and Data Management

Montréal

(514) 904-8199 

Toronto

(416) 862-6559 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Québec, 2010 | Ontario, 2022 | California, 2017

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Areas of Expertise

Cybersecurity and Security Incident Response
Artificial Intelligence
Privacy and Data Management

François is a partner in Osler’s national market-leading Privacy and Data Management practice group. His practice focuses on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity law. He advises companies with complex privacy and data protection issues relating to matters such as artificial intelligence, fintech, ad tech and healthcare. François is frequently involved on the most significant privacy matters in Canada, including privacy regulatory investigations.

Recognized in Privacy & Data Protection by Chambers Canada, François also helps companies address the various legal challenges posed by AI, including developing AI governance strategies that align with the evolving AI regulatory landscape in Canada and globally. François is a frequent writer and speaker on various topics and developments within privacy and cybersecurity law. He has appeared before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) in relation to proposed privacy and AI legislation.

Prior to joining Osler, François was a partner at another Canadian national firm.

Areas of Expertise

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity and Security Incident ResponsePrivacy and Data Management

Representative Work

  • Novari Health Inc.

    Novari Health Inc. in its acquisition by VitalHub Corp.

  • Publicis Groupe

    Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Moov AI

  • ELNA Medical Group Inc.

    ELNA Medical Group Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries in its court-approved Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Prior to joining Osler

  • Has assisted multiple Canadian and international organizations of all sizes in the development of comprehensive privacy compliance programs.
  • Has advised various domestic and international clients in the context of data security breaches involving several Canadian jurisdictions, including in investigating and reporting the incident.
  • Has assisted clients facing privacy commissioners’ investigations.
  • Has advised various clients about the legal risks related to the management of personal information, including in the context of online advertising, big data and artificial intelligence projects, cloud computing and outsourcing.
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Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized in Privacy & Data Protection

    —Best Lawyers in Canada 

  • Recognized in Privacy & Data Protection (Nationwide – Canada)

    —Chambers Canada

  • Recognized in Data Protection & Privacy

    —The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

  • Recognized in Technology

    —Lexpert Special Edition

Media Mentions

  • 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 May 21, 2024

    Prominent privacy lawyers Éloïse Gratton and François Joli-Coeur join Osler’s market-leading national Privacy and Data Management practice

    Osler is pleased to welcome prominent privacy law practitioners Éloïse Gratton and François Joli-Coeur to the firm’s market-leading national...

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    Prominent privacy lawyers Éloïse Gratton and François Joli-Coeur join Osler’s market-leading national Privacy and Data Management practice

Community Involvement

  • Board member and editorial board member, Les Cahiers de la propriété intellectuelle

Credentials

Education

  • University of Montreal, LL.B.
  • LLM, Law & Technology, University of California
  • Graduate degree (DESS) in e-business, HEC Montréal

Languages

  • English
  • French

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and Certified information privacy professional (CIPP/C, CIPP/EU and CIPP/US)

Osler is a leading business law firm practising internationally from offices across Canada and in New York. Our clients include industry and business leaders in all segments of the market and at various stages in the growth of their businesses. We have built our reputation on our commitment to our clients' success and the experience, expertise and collaborative approach for which we are recognized. We believe that our success is a reflection of our clients' success.