Sandra Desjardins is a litigator known for her thorough and vigorous approach to handling a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. She is especially familiar with class actions involving consumer, banking and securities law. She has also developed expertise in shareholder disputes and directors’ and officers’ liability, and has successfully represented a number of clients in commercial contract disputes.
Sandra has extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex projects. Her diverse clientele includes financial institutions, telecom companies and insurance companies. She knows how to be creative and listen to her clients so as to find the best approach to a case and resolve disputes whenever possible. She pleads before all levels of Québec courts and in commercial arbitration. Sandra also advises businesses on ensuring their activities comply with consumer law and encourages them to adopt best risk management practices and procedures.
Sandra is committed to the advancement of women in private law practice. That’s why she joined the Québec Bar’s Justicia project, aimed at developing and implementing best practices, policies and programs to promote the presence of women in private practice.
Key practice areas:
- Class action
- Dispute resolution
- Product liability and recall