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Block, Randall W., QC Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9572 rblock@blg.com Specializes in all forms of dispute resolution in the energy and oil & gas industries, including regulatory proceedings, commercial litigation, and arbitration. Has appeared before the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, Alberta Court of Ap- peal, Supreme Court of Canada, Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Energy Regulator, Canadian Energy Regulator, and various arbitral panels. Has also sat as an arbitrator. Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Has written and lectured on various issues in oil & gas law and major energy and oil sand project development. Emphasis on regula- tory proceedings, corporate/commercial litigation, and arbitration related to energy and corporate/commercial disputes. Ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Canada for Litigation: General Commercial (Alberta). Recognized as Energy/Resources Litigator of the Year 2013 by Benchmark Canada. Selected by peers for inclusion in e Best Lawyers in Canada since 2006 and was named as Calgary Lawyer of the Year for Administrative and Public Law (2021), Corporate and Com- mercial Litigation (2019), Energy Regulatory Law (2018), Oil and Gas Law (2017), and Bet-the-Company Litigation (2013). Appointed QC in 2005. Called to the Alberta Bar in 1985. Brant, Cherie Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6570 cbrant@blg.com Cherie is a partner and National Leader of Indigenous Law in the firm's Toronto office. She has an Indigenous law practice with a focus on commercial real estate, energy development, and economic development for First Nations. She provides strategic counsel to several First Nations seeking to fulfill their business development objectives. Cherie also provides counsel to industry clients seeking to develop projects with First Nations and/or to understand the legal considerations relevant to Canada, and with respect to the constitutionally protected interests of the Indigenous nations with which Canada shares its land and jurisdiction. In 2017, Cherie received the Lexpert Zenith Award, recognizing women's contributions in the law. In 2012, she was named one of Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Cherie is both Mohawk and Ojibway from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Territory. Cherie is a noted speaker, having presented on topics relevant to Aboriginal economic development and energy development across Canada since 2009. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003. Bryan, Peter A. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9483 pbryan@blg.com Peter Bryan is the National Leader of BLG's Energy: Oil & Gas Group. Peter focuses his practice on the formation, financing, purchase, and sale of corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures with particular emphasis on oil & gas transactions and energy infrastructure projects. He advises clients on all commercial aspects regarding the purchase and sale of assets and shares, corporate governance and competition issues, the acquisition and divestiture of oil & gas properties, and the development and approval of midstream energy infrastructure. Called to the Alberta Bar in 1998. Camp, David K. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (604) 640-4104 dcamp@blg.com David Camp is senior counsel in the BLG Vancouver office. He practises Indigenous law, with a background in corporate, environmental, and real estate law. David advises resource companies, Crown ministries, Crown corporations, developers, financial institutions, utilities, and railway and pipeline companies on environmental approvals, impact benefit agreements, treaty issues, rights of way, and consultation issues involving projects within traditional territories. He also advises on leasing and development issues on reserve lands. In addition, David has advised clients on Indigenous issues relating to major LNG projects, port expansions, hydro-electric projects, transmission and distribution facilities, mining, pipeline, and oil & gas projects, and residential developments on reserve land and in traditional territories. David has been recognized in Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, e Best Lawyers in Canada, and e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. www.lexpert.ca 19 Lexpert-ranked leading energy lawyers Blackstein, Rob Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6024 rblackstein@blg.com Rob is a partner at BLG and a seasoned business and transactional lawyer with broad sectoral experience with a focus on energy and infrastructure projects and transactions. Rob's practice includes domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, financings, private equity, and venture capital. Rob is involved in all aspects of energy and infrastructure project lifecycles including procurement, greenfield development, debt and equity financings, construction, operation, and a number of secondary market (M&A) transactions. Rob has also acted on the formation and structuring of various project and investment vehicles, including energy and infrastructure funds, and has represented fund sponsors and institutional investors in connection with such transactions. Rob is the Chair of the Toronto Board of Trade's Energy Transition Committee and a member of the firm's Private Equity Steering Committee, and he is involved in a number of industry associations. He has presented at numerous client seminars and webinars and has also authored client bulletins, newsletters, and updates on various legal matters.