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- University of Ottawa (2020) JD
- University of Guelph (2016) BASc (Genetics/Philosophy)
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Julien Sicco (he/him)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Julien's practice spans a broad range of commercial disputes, class actions, and intellectual property matters. He has experience in complex, multi-party litigation involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, professional liability, and other high-stakes business disputes.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Julien practiced at a large national firm where he specialized in the defence of multinational manufacturers of consumer and commercial products, including manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals products. He also gained experience in patent litigation and commercial real estate matters.
Julien completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa, where he graduated magna cum laude. Before law school, he earned his BASc degree in genetics and philosophy from the University of Guelph.
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The Advocates’ Society
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Ontario Bar Association
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British Columbia Grapples with Evidentiary Issues and the Requirement for a Workable Methodology
Julien Sicco co-authored a blog on the importance of focused, sufficient and admissible evidence, as seen in the Supreme Court of British Columbia’s decisions in Bosco v Mentor Worldwide LLC and Ennis v Johnson & Johnson. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Amended Recall Requirements for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products in Canada
Julien Sicco co-authored a blog on Health Canada’s recent changes to the manner in which medical devices and pharmaceutical products are recalled under the Medical Device Regulations and the Food and Drug Regulations, summarizing the significant legislative amendments. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Developments in General Causation Methodologies for Class Certification
Julien Sicco co-authored a blog analyzing recent Canadian case law developments on the evidentiary standards for certifying product liability class actions, focusing on when and how plaintiffs must present a methodology to establish general causation. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Mind Your Appeal Route: Insolvency Rules Likely to Prevail over Provincial Legislation
Julien Sicco co-authored a blog on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Dal Bianco v Deem Management Services, highlighting how federal bankruptcy rules take precedence over provincial legislation in appeal procedures. The blog emphasizes the strict timelines and requirements under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act that parties must follow when appealing insolvency-related decisions. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Ontario Divisional Court Applies Vavilov to Appeals from Ontario Securities Commission
Julien Sicco co-authored a blog on the Ontario Divisional Court’s decision in Quadrexx Hedge Capital Management Ltd v OSC, which confirmed that appeals from Ontario Securities Commission decisions are now reviewed using stricter appellate standards under the Vavilov framework. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Julien Sicco
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its expertise with the addition of Julien Sicco.
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Product Liability Causes of Action in 2022
Julien Sicco co-authored an article on Law360 examining the evolution of product liability causes of action in 2022, highlighting how recent judicial decisions continue to shape the legal landscape. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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The Expansion and Contraction of Product Liability Causes of Action
Julien Sicco co-authored an article reviewing 2021 product liability case law, focusing on how courts clarified the scope in negligence and limits on warranty claims, as seen in Price v Smith & Wesson Corp and 1688782 Ontario Inc v Maple Leaf Foods Inc. The article highlights key decisions that affect manufacturers, especially around dangerous goods, economic loss, and challenges in certifying class actions. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)