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).