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Gabriel Simons

Gabriel Simons

Associate

Gabriel Simons

Associate

Calgary

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Gabriel Simons is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in Calgary, where he maintains a diverse practice that encompasses civil litigation, financial crime investigations and compliance, and fraud and asset recovery.

A member of Dentons’ Global Compliance and Investigations group, Gabriel assists clients with internal investigations, anti-bribery and corruption issues. Additionally, Gabriel regularly provides training and advice regarding internal compliance matters. Gabriel also has experience obtaining Norwich Orders and Mareva Injunctions to assist in the tracing and recovery of stolen funds and has particular experience in matters involving wire fraud.

Gabriel has experience in both domestic and international forums, and has successfully represented clients before the Alberta Court of Justice and the Alberta Court of King’s Bench. His practice also extends to complex domestic and international arbitration matters, including appearances before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in high-stakes corruption cases.

Gabriel volunteers with the Pro Bono Duty Counsel project at the Court of Justice (Civil) and the Pro Bono Amicus project at the Alberta Court of King’s Bench. Gabriel earned his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, where he served as President of the Law Students’ Association. Before joining Dentons as an associate, he summered and articled with the Firm.

Experience

White Collar and Government Investigations

Confidential client: Representing a state investor in an international arbitration related to alleged corruption and bribery matters
Confidential client: Conducting internal investigations into potential fraudulent transactions and violations of company policies
Confidential client: Conducting internal investigations into potential violations of domestic bribery laws and company policies

Commercial Litigation

Confidential client: Representing an international pipeline manufacturer in various product liability actions
Confidential client: Representing energy companies with respect to land and landowner disputes
Confidential client: Representing an international power corporation with respect to a power generation facility dispute
Confidential client: Representing various private corporations regarding shareholder disputes
Confidential client: Representing a professional services firm with respect to a professional negligence dispute
Confidential client: Representing an international real estate development firm regarding a major commercial development dispute
Confidential client: Representing financial institutions regarding various commercial disputes
Confidential client: Representing international insurance companies regarding coverage disputes, interpretation of policy provisions and liability coverage
Confidential client: Representing an investment firm regarding the recovery of investment funds

Insights

Co-author, "Is the game just that good? Or was it designed to be addictive?," Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, January 2024
Co-author, “Expanding the scope of production orders: Virtual presence brings data around the world into the purview of Canadian law enforcement,” Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, November 2023
Co-author, "Amendments to the Alberta Business Corporations Act grant courts greater discretion in the approval of plans of arrangement," Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, May 2023
Co-author, "Dark times for “Dark Patterns”? Epic Games settles over unauthorized micro-transactions and user interface trickery (sort of)," Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, March 2023
Co-author, “ A “reasonable general concern” – The proposed new standard for searching personal electronic devices at the border,” Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, April 2022
Co-author, " Not so fast! Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta rules that the administrative disciplinary process ought not be bypassed," Dentons Commercial Litigation Blog, March 2022

Activities and Affiliations

Memberships

Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Calgary Bar Association
Member, Advocates’ Society
Volunteer, Pro Bono Law, Alberta King’s Bench Amicus and Civil Claims Duty Counsel