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y w LAWYERS TO WATCH Raj Juneja Taxation partner. Practice involves all aspects of domestic and international tax planning. Extensive experience with corporate reorganizations, domestic and crossborder M&A, international tax planning, corporate finance, derivatives and resource tax. Also regularly advises tax-exempt institutions (such as pension funds), privateequity funds, hedge funds, real estate investment trusts and financial institutions. Recognized by Chambers Global and The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory in the area of Corporate Tax, and named in 2012 as one of Canada's "Leading Lawyers Under 40" by Lexpert® . Co-authored the textbook Taxation of Corporate Reorganizations and writes frequently on tax planning for the Canadian Tax Foundation, the IBA, the International Tax Review, the OBA, CCH's International Tax and Tax Topics newsletters and various Federated Press publications. Previously taught International Tax Law at the University of Western Ontario Law School. LLB and MBA, University of Alberta (2001); and BComm, University of Toronto (1997). Called to Alberta Bar (2002) and Ontario Bar (2004). Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Tel: (416) 863-5508 Fax: (416) 863-0871 rjuneja@dwpv.com Robert P. Kinghan Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Firm Partner and corporate lawyer, Robert P. Kinghan focuses his practice on general corporate law with particular emphasis on securities law, corporate finance, banking, cross-border transactions and mergers and acquisitions counseling. Kinghan has represented public and private issuers and their shareholders in connection with a wide variety of transactions, including private and public offerings of debt and equity, merger transactions and numerous acquisitions. He regularly advises clients on issues arising under Canadian securities laws and stock market rules. Kinghan is a member of the Canadian, American and International Bar Associations. Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2000), he is also a Director for numerous business and charitable foundations. Tel: (613) 566-2848 Fax: (613) 238-8775 rkinghan@perlaw.ca Bryce A. Kraeker Bryce Kraeker assists clients in the successful completion of their domestic and crossborder M&A activity. Kraeker is experienced in structuring friendly and hostile take-over bids, plans of arrangement, amalgamations, share and asset purchases and reverse take-over transactions. Kraeker advises issuers and underwriters on raising debt or equity capital through IPOs, bought deals and other prospectus offerings and private placements, including private-equity investment and early-stage angel and venture financings. Kraeker advises Canadian and international clients on securities dealer, advisor and fund manager registration issues, particularly relating to compliance in respect of private-equity and hedge fund formation and the marketing and distribution of fund securities to Canadian investors. Kraeker is a trusted advisor to the boards of a number of public and private clients and advises on corporate governance best practices and policies, directors' duties and liabilities, continuous disclosure obligations, insider trading policies, incentive compensation plans and related-party transactions. Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Tel: (519) 575-7545 Fax: (519) 571-5045 bryce.kraeker@gowlings.com Leanne C. Krawchuk Dentons Canada LLP Practice focuses on Mining and Energy practice groups. Routinely advises coal producers in Canada on commercial and other mining legal matters. Has been involved in significant due diligence and assignments and transfers in respect of coal mining interests in Alberta, including mineral surface leases, coal leases and freehold coal titles. Provides advice to her mining clients regarding royalties, price reviews, and dedication and unitization agreements. Significant experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities. Provides advice to clients on mergers, acquisitions and sale transactions, including plans of arrangement, reverse take-overs, reorganizations, and amalgamations. Member of Securities Advisory Committee to the Alberta Securities Commission. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1998. Tel: (780) 423-7198 Fax: (780) 423-7276 f g leanne.krawchuk@dentons.com LEXPERT • June 2013 | www.lexpert.ca | 139 E-00-Lawyers to Watch.indd 139 13-05-23 11:40 AM