LAWYER PROFILE

Jessica Horwitz

Global 2026

Bennett Jones LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade/WTO

Canada

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Jessica advises clients on trade and investment matters, including import/export compliance, customs audits, trade remedy inquiries, WTO law, bilateral and regional free trade agreements, anti-corruption compliance, controlled goods, economic sanctions, product regulation and labelling, corporate social responsibility and other cross-border issues. Jessica represents clients in trade verifications by the Canada Border Services Agency, trade remedy and appeal proceedings before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Canadian Federal Courts, and regulatory investigations by the RCMP, the CBSA, Global Affairs Canada and foreign law enforcement agencies. She also conducts internal investigations into potential trade and investment violations and assists businesses in designing and implementing anti-corruption controls and import/export compliance programs.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario bar (2013).

Personal

Jessica serves as Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Section of International Law's International Trade Committee. She has previously served as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association's International Law Section and President of the University College Alumni Association, is a member of the Inter-American Bar Association, the International Compliance Professionals' Association, and the Organization for Women in International Trade. Jessica is a regular speaker and contributor to publications on issues related to international trade law and is proficient in French and Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Canada

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jessica Horwitz maintains a diverse international trade practice out of Toronto, with work ranging from trade policy advice, representation and trade remedies to customs compliance and cross-border M&A.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jessica Horwitz has been fantastic in identifying potential issues and advising us on how to navigate the shifting landscape and trade legislation.
International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
Things evolve quickly and I know if I have an update that affects my business, she will call and let me know about it so it doesn't slip through the cracks.
International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
Jessica's strength is her clear communication style.
International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide