Jessica Warwick is a litigation and investigations lawyer based in Ottawa with a focus on commercial litigation, white-collar defence and business ethics compliance.

In her litigation practice, Jess represents corporations, financial institutions, public bodies and professionals in a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, successfully representing clients in a wide range of legal proceedings, including those arising from regulatory non-compliance, breaches of fiduciary duties, post-acquisition disputes, conflicts of interests, breach of contract, professional malpractice, and alleged corporate misconduct. Drawing on her experience conducting regulatory and internal investigations, Jess is skilled at managing complex and document-intensive litigation by translating difficult legal and factual issues into clear, persuasive narratives that drive results.  

Jess is also a key member of the firm’s white-collar, regulatory and investigations team, which has played a leading role in some of the most significant white-collar litigation in Canada’s history and achieved Band 1 recognition in the Chambers Canada rankings. Jess conducts internal investigations in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption, including by investigating facts, conducting interviews and examinations, advising on legal and reputational risks, and engaging with domestic and foreign enforcement authorities. She provides advice on compliance with the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, the Criminal Code, and similar anti-corruption legislation internationally. Jess has significant experience in multi-jurisdictional government investigations requiring cross-border teams and a strategic, coordinated global approach.

Jess also advises corporations on fraud and corruption prevention ‎policies and programs, including whistleblower programs, compliance officer training, and risk assessments.