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Gabrielle Cyr, Counsel | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Gabrielle Cyr

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

Gabrielle practices predominantly in the field of international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on energy, mining, bribery and corruption, international trade and public procurement.

A skilled litigator, Gabrielle has extensive experience representing clients in complex cross border disputes, acting for both private corporations and sovereign states. She regularly appears before both domestic courts and leading international fora, such as the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

With an intense commitment to her work and a strong grounding in the law, Gabrielle understands the importance of looking beyond strictly legal issues to take into account tactical considerations, geopolitical issues, and reputational risk management.

Clients trust Gabrielle to provide sound, pragmatic, and timely advice on their most sensitive matters. She has been involved in several high profile disputes in Canada and abroad, including the largest public procurement in Canadian history, one of the largest lithium mineral deposits in the world, and the largest class action settlement in Canadian history (involving systemic discrimination against First Nations children and families).

Gabrielle was recognized in the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for her work in corporate and commercial litigation.

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 practices mixed martial arts (MMA) and plays the piano and the flute.

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Experience

  • 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], An action was commenced by Music Choice (USA) against Stingray Digital, Nextologies Limited and others regarding the launch of a new online music service for the Canadian market. The case involves corporate/commercial, competition, cross-border and broadcasting law. Fasken represented Nextologie...
  • 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

Knowledge

  • London Calling: Canada-UK Trade, 5/28/2025
  • Electoral Campaign Returns: I’m Late! Now What?, 10/13/2021
  • Because We Said So: Removing the CITT from the Review of Canada’s ‘National Security Exception’, 7/18/2019

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