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www.lexpert.ca 39 Lexpert-ranked leading energy lawyers Vellone, John A.D. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-673 jvellone@blg.com John is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais' Toronto office and is national Lleader of the firm's ESG Initiative. He has an energy and technology law practice encompassing corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues with a focus on Canadian electricity markets and infrastructure revitalization. He provides counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory aspects of the electricity and natural gas industries and power project development for a variety of technologies, with a particular expertise in renewables. John was recognized as a 2017 Lexpert Rising Star and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. Wilson, M. Scott Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9505 mswilson@blg.com M. Scott Wilson is a partner in the Calgary office of BLG. Scott practises in securities, corporate financial, and commercial transactions with a special focus on corporate and securities law matters relating to public companies, pooled funds, and investment bankers. ese range from venture capital enterprises to senior issuers inter-listed on stock exchanges in Canada and the United States. Over the years, Scott's practice has evolved to include representation of business organizations in a variety of commercial transactions. Scott was recognized in the 2023 edition (and since 2012) of e Best Lawyers in Canada (Securities Law) and in the 2022 edition of e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (Corporate Mid-Market). Williams, Rick L. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (604) 640-4074 rwilliams@blg.com Rick Williams is a partner in the BLG Vancouver office, national leader of BLG's Environmental Law Group, and region- al leader of the Regulatory and Oil and Gas Groups. Rick represents and advises clients on commercial and regulatory aspects of project development, permitting, and operations in the energy and natural resource sectors, including land, environmental, and Indigenous issues. Rick also represents and advises clients on dispute resolution including regulato- ry proceedings, corporate/commercial litigation, and arbitration, with a focus on energy, transportation, forestry, and mining. He is recognized in Chambers Canada and e Best Lawyers in Canada, including being named Lawyer of the Year in the 2020 (Oil and Gas Law), 2022 (Environmental Law), and 2023 (Natural Resources Law) editions of e Best Lawyers in Canada. Wooldridge, Edward A. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9519 ewooldridge@blg.com Edward is a partner in BLG's Financial Services Group in Calgary. Edward has extensive experience in advising lenders and borrowers of all types on a wide array of financing transactions including syndicated bank financings, asset-based lending financings, cross-border and other international financings, acquisition financings, and equipment/inventory financings. He also regularly advises creditors on various priorities and other workout and restructuring issues. In addition to his financial services practice, Edward also has an extensive corporate commercial practice which sees him regularly act for various public and private corporations of all sizes helping to address their specific legal needs as a trusted legal and business advisor. He currently serves as lead counsel for many prominent Canadian and foreign-based clients in a number of industries.