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Dunlop, David R., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7175 - david.dunlop@mcmillan.ca
David Dunlop is a senior partner and a member of McMillan's Executive Committee. David primarily as-
sists clients in the acquisition and sale of businesses, private equity transactions, corporate finance, corporate
governance and outsourcing. He has extensive experience in negotiating transactions and complex com-
mercial arrangements. In addition to his LLB, David holds a Bachelor of Commerce and was previously
employed by Xerox Canada and Hallmark Cards. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1989.
Lexpert Ranking: RR
Murphy, Timothy J., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7908 - tim.murphy@mcmillan.ca
As a former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Canada and an experienced project
finance transaction counsel, Tim is well-positioned to help clients solve business issues involving govern-
ments or government agencies at all levels. As a lawyer, Tim has advised national and international clients in
Canada and in countries as diverse as Peru, Israel and Sierra Leone. Tim also acts for authorities, concession
companies and lenders in structuring P3 arrangements, has advised players at all levels of the construction
pyramid and has acted for bank, bond and lifeco lenders on billions of dollars' worth of infrastructure trans-
actions. Tim is also Managing Director of McMillan Vantage Policy Group, the affiliated public affairs firm
that provides strategic counsel, public affairs and lobbying support to the private sector in areas as diverse as
military procurements, IT, financial institutions, trade and agri-foods.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
Stewart, Brett, McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7115 - brett.stewart@mcmillan.ca
Brett practices in McMillan's Toronto office. Her practice focuses on assisting domestic and foreign clients
with negotiated transactions including private equity and venture capital investments, mergers and acquisi-
tions and corporate reorganizations. As a member of the leadership of the American Bar Association's Pri-
vate Equity and Venture Capital Committee, Brett possesses a strong understanding of the North American
market and specializes in assisting US entities making inbound investments into Canada. She represents
clients investing in a wide range of sectors including defence, agri/food, technology, green tech, pharma-
ceuticals, manufacturing, and transportation. Brett has been identified as a Rising Star by both IFLR1000
Financial and Corporate Guide and Lexpert Magazine.
Whitcombe, Michael P., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7126 - michael.whitcombe@mcmillan.ca
Senior Partner. Chairman Board of Partners, Co-Chair of the Private Equity Practice. Michael is one of
Canada's leading Business Lawyers who practices in the areas of negotiated merger and acquisition trans-
actions (domestic and cross-border), private equity investments, strategic alliances, complex commercial
arrangements and corporate governance. Regularly advises medium and large corporations (both domestic
and international) and their boards of directors in connection with their operations throughout Canada.
Has significant industry experience in private equity, pharmaceutical, automotive, manufacturing, distribu-
tion, service, entertainment, hospitality and tourism sectors. Director of a number of Canadian corporations
including Porsche Cars. Instructor in Private Equity Law – Queen's University. Honorary Solicitor for e
Arthritis Society, Chair of the Oakville Community Foundation and a Director of the MLSE LaunchPad.
Holds a degree in Business Administration in addition to his LL.M.
Lexpert Ranking: RR
