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Gabrielle Cyr, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Gabrielle Cyr

Associate Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2019
Language(s) English, French
Office(s) Ottawa
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Overview

Gabrielle Cyr practices predominantly in the area of commercial litigation, procurement, international trade and white collar crime.

Gabrielle has worked alongside senior counsel on numerous high-profile cases, including the largest public procurement in Canadian history (involving the replacement of Canadian military vessels), the Mark Norman case, and the independent review by EDC of its relationship with SNC-Lavalin in Angola. With a strong grounding in the law and an intense commitment to her work, Gabrielle understands the importance of looking beyond strictly legal issues to take into account tactical considerations, public and media relations, and reputational risk management.

Gabrielle is fluent in both English and French and holds a degree in both English common law and Quebec civil law.

In her spare time, Gabrielle is a boxer, and plays the piano and the flute.


Achievements

Client Work

  • Zijin Mining, Jin Cheng Mining and Cominiere advance international arbitration disputes before the ICC, [Case - Zijin Mining, Jin Cheng Mining and Cominiere], Advancement of international arbitration disputes related to one of the world’s largest lithium deposits.
  • Thales DIS Canada Inc. disputes procurement decision under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, [Case - Thales DIS Canada Inc.], World leading supplier of card security technology and defence contractor disputes procurement decision of the Ontario government
  • Thales Canada Inc. disputes refusal of proposal related to a federal procurement with the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, [Case - Thales Canada Inc.], Leading contractor and systems integrator for defence and security in Canada files complaint, challenging conduct of Public Services and Procurement Canada
  • Parker Johnston Industries Ltd. among first organizations to successfully challenge several public procurements issued under the CFTA, [Case - Parker Johnston Industries Ltd.], Leading Canadian roofing company challenge a number of public procurements issued under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
  • Assembly of First Nations obtains C$20 billion settlement, largest litigation settlement in Canadian history, [Case - Assembly of First Nations (AFN)], Fasken represents the Assembly of First Nations in historic class action and settlement.
  • Alion Science and Technology Corporation challenges decision in C$60 billion public procurement—the largest in Canadian history, [Case - Alion Science and Technology Corporation], Global military engineering and technology leader pursues legal challenge with respect to the largest procurement in Canadian history to date
  • Music Choice vs. Stingray Digital Group Inc. and Nextologies Limited, [Case - Nextologies Limited]
  • Bronson Consulting Group disputes federal government decision related to C$1 billion procurement contract, raising issues regarding duty of fairness to bidders, [Case - Bronson Consulting Group], Canadian consultancy commences action following decision pertaining to procurement contract for Canadian Visa Application Centres
  • Fasken advises Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, [Case - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton], Cross-provincial sport arbitration and third party independent investigation matters involving parties in Ontario and Alberta for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

Career & Education

Education

  • JD/LLL University of Ottawa

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, County of Carleton Law Association

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