LAWYER PROFILE

Nicole Henderson

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Privacy & Data Protection

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Practice Areas

Nicole litigates class actions and other complex disputes, including cybersecurity, competition, and product liability cases. She also practises public law, including constitutional, administrative, regulatory and freedom of information matters.

In her cybersecurity practice, Nicole frequently advises public and private sector organizations of all sizes dealing with a data breach or information security incident. She also represents defendants in privacy class actions and regulatory investigations arising out of cybersecurity incidents. In 2023, Nicole was named a Lexpert Rising Star, one of Canada’s leading lawyers aged 40 and under.

In addition to defending class actions, Nicole’s competition law practice includes contentious merger reviews and other criminal and civil litigation under the Competition Act.

Prior to joining Blakes, Nicole clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Nicole Henderson is a Toronto-based partner who is recognised for her experience in acting on contentious cybersecurity matters. She is well placed to act as defence counsel in class actions.

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Situated in Toronto, Nicole Henderson has a growing practice in the class actions and disputes space. Her areas of specialism include competition and product liability matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicole is amazing. She's highly intelligent, she has great people skills and she is a pleasure to work with.
Privacy & Data ProtectionChambers Canada Guide
She has tremendous expertise in the area, she is very responsive and tries to understand business context and priorities when providing advice.
Privacy & Data ProtectionChambers Canada Guide
Nicole Henderson is one of the up-and-coming next generation of excellent Blake's lawyers.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
Nicole is very responsive and takes ownership of client concerns.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide