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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Ma, David Blaney McMurtry LLP > (416) 596-2895 dma@blaney.com David's practice focuses on commercial transactions involving technology (including outsourcing, development, licens- ing, distribution, service provision, procurements, and electronic commerce) and corporate matters involving companies that develop, market, and exploit technology (including shareholder agreements, corporate structure, reorganizations, financings, acquisitions, and divestitures). David leverages his experience in dealing with technology and the business of technology and a strong background in accounting and finance to deliver practical, sensible, and cost-effective advice. He advises a variety of clients from start-ups to large national and multinational corporations and financial institutions. Da- vid is a past treasurer and former director of the Canadian IT Law Association. He is also a member of the International Technology Law Association, the Information Technology and E-Commerce Section of the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Computer Lawyers Group, and the American Bar Association. David was called to the Bars of Ontario and New York in 2000. He obtained his LLB and BCL from McGill University. He is a CPA (CA) and CFA and holds a BComm from the University of Toronto. Martin, Patrice Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (514) 954-2546 pmartin@blg.com Partner practising in BLG's Corporate Commercial Group with a focus on mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, and technology. Leading counsel on private M&A, private equity, venture capital, strategic alliances, joint ventures, outsourc- ing, and licensing. Negotiated transactions in a variety of industries including information technology, telecommunica- tions, media, mobile, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, adtech, agtech, medtech, aerospace, IoT, manufacturing, and consulting. Also recognized by e Best Lawyers in Canada for Information Technology law. Called to the Québec Bar in 1995. Graduate of the Université de Montréal Law School. McNaughton, Robb Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9689 rmcnaughton@blg.com Robb is a partner at the national law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in the M&A and Capital Markets Group. Robb has been very active in technology and health sciences. He provides strategic and legal advice to some of the most cutting edge companies in both sectors. In 2021, he advised on nine such listings and public financings. Robb is a national leader in public listings on the NEO and TSX. He has been a leader in innovation and his accomplishments include RTO structures for NEO listings, and the first trust and international capital pool companies, among other things. Robb is a member of the TSX Venture Exchange Local Advisory Committee. Robb's professional experience includes working as the vice-president of Strategy and Corporate Operations at Assante Corporation, a financial services company formerly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange that was sold to CI Financial for approximately $850 million. He was previously an executive of a large private company in Japan. Robb has sat on multiple public and private company boards of directors (including technology and health science boards) and has a large shareholder activism practice specializing in hostile and special situations. Michaluk, Daniel J. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6097 dmichaluk@blg.com Daniel (Dan) Michaluk is a partner in BLG's Toronto office. Dan specializes in cybersecurity, privacy and information management. He has represented clients in significant privacy, security and freedom of information litigation, including at the Ontario Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Dan is consistently recognized by a number of leading publications including Lexpert®, Best Lawyers, Chambers Canada, and Who's Who Legal, and has authored and contribut- ed to privacy and e-discovery texts. Dan obtained a BComm and an LLB from the Queen's University. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2001. Milazzo, Anthony Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6666 amilazzo@blg.com Partner and member of BLG's Corporate Commercial Group. Experienced corporate and business transactions lawyer and trusted legal advisor to his clients. Practises corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and finance. Represents Canadian and foreign public and private companies, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors. Clients range from emerging companies to market leaders operating across a broad spectrum of industries including healthcare, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, food, energy and distribution. oroughly familiar with the busi- ness and legal challenges regularly faced by emerging and established technology companies. Member of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Frequent speaker at conferences and a former Adjunct Professor at Western University Law School (Advanced M&A). Graduated from Faculty of Law at Queen's University (1995) and Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto (1989). Admitted to the Ontario Bar (1997). www.lexpert.ca 25 Lexpert-ranked leading technology and health sciences lawyers