The Lexpert Special Editions profiles selected Lexpert-ranked lawyers whose focus is in Corporate, Infrastructure, Energy and Litigation law and relevant practices. It also includes feature articles on legal aspects of Canadian business issues.
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Roine, Chris Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (604) 640-4178 croine@blg.com Chris is counsel in BLG's Vancouver office. His practice focuses on Indigenous law. He has extensive experience representing First Nations organizations on a range of partnerships, commercial arrangements, and governance matters. As the western regional lead for the Indigenous Law Group, Chris works to build strategic and durable relationships between government, industry, and Indigenous organizations. Recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada (Aboriginal Law). Chris has an MA (History) from Simon Fraser University and an LLB from the University of Western Ontario. Ruberto, Maria Pallett Valo LLP > (289) 805-3441 mruberto@pallettvalo.com Maria Ruberto's practice is dedicated to infrastructure and construction law. Focusing on the resolution of disputes in the construction industry, she represents all players in the construction industry. From negotiating construction agreements up to project close, Maria provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of construction matters. Maria is typically involved in complex multi-party proceedings where liability is hotly contested. Her practical advice is regularly sought out in the areas of liens, breach of trust, performance bonds, labour and material payment bonds, contract preparation, and the resolution of all types of construction disputes whether by way of litigation or by other dispute resolution mechanisms. She has been appointed as carriage counsel representing multiple subcontractor lien claimants on complex construction lien litigation matters. Recognized by e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading lawyer in construction law, Maria is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, the Regional Representative on the Ontario Bar Association's Construction and Infrastructure Executive. A frequent speaker for the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law Course, Maria also presents industry seminars and seminars for clients. Salim, Kasim Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (613) 787-3734 ksalim@blg.com Kasim Salim is a partner in the Ottawa office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Kasim's primary areas of practice include in- frastructure projects, such as advising on corporate governance, procurement, and contract draing and negotiation matters; and business law, including normal-course business advice, merger & acquisition transactions. Kasim is a member of the Corporate Commercial Group and is conversant in French. He is recommended in e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003 and the Nunavut Bar in 2018. Sanders, Douglas R., PEng Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (604) 640-4128 dsanders@blg.com Passionate about being an integral team member on infrastructure and other construction projects, including public-private partnerships. Led and advised on legal teams for many projects in health (Fort St. John, Surrey Outpatient, Royal Jubilee), transportation (Golden Ears, Grimstad, Kicking Horse, Henday, Calgary), education (Alberta and New Brunswick schools), water/wastewater (Britannia, Sooke), and corrections (Allouette, Surrey Pre-trial) in Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia for public authorities, developers, and design-builders. Frequent author, lecturer, and co-author of Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience (2nd ed., Pearson, 2010). Selected by peers for inclusion in e Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Construction Law, and recognized by Chambers Canada. Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Professional Engineer licensed in Saskatchewan and BC. Called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1990, the BC Bar in 1999, and the Yukon Bar in 2015. Scane, Anthony D. Torkin Manes LLP > (416) 360-4736 ascane@torkinmanes.com Anthony is a partner in Torkin Manes' Commercial Litigation and Construction Groups, where his practice encompasses all manner of commercial litigation at both trial and appellate levels. A leader in construction and infrastructure law, Anthony specializes in disputes relating to construction, large-scale above-ground and subsurface infrastructure projects, bonding, and real property. Anthony is skilled at handling claims pertaining to breach of contract, fiduciary duty and tort, oppression remedy and shareholder disputes, and commercial negligence. He also represents clients in arbitrations and mediations. www.lexpert.ca 39 Lexpert-ranked leading infrastructure lawyers