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www.lexpert.ca 37 Lexpert-ranked leading energy lawyers 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 (Champlain, Golden Ears, Grimstad, Kicking Horse, Henday, Calgary), education (Alberta and New Brunswick schools), water/wastewater (McLoughlin Point, Britannia, Sooke), and corrections (Okanagan, Nanaimo, 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 (4th ed., Pearson, 2022) and A Practical Guide to Ethics and Professional Practice for Engineers and Geoscientists (Pearson, 2021). Selected by peers for inclusion in e Best Lawyers in Canada in the fields of Construction Law, Project Finance Law, and Public Procurement Law; and recognized in Chambers Canada and Chambers Global. 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. Shouldice, Robert R. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (604) 640-4145 rshouldice@blg.com Bob Shouldice is senior counsel in the BLG Vancouver office. He practises corporate and commercial law in the areas of acquisitions, mergers and divestitures, energy and transportation transactions, infrastructure projects, corporate reorganizations, and corporate governance matters. Bob has extensive experience with a wide variety of mergers & acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and joint ventures. He also has extensive experience with energy and transportation industry transactions and infrastructure projects and joint ventures (domestic and international), as well as privatizations and other commercial transactions involving government corporations/agencies. Bob advises boards of directors and executive officers on corporate governance issues, personal responsibilities and liability risks, and best practices. He has been recognized in Chambers Canada since 2017, Chambers Global since 2017, and e Best Lawyers in Canada since 2006. Rosenberg, Sheryl A. Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP > (204) 934-2312 sar@tdslaw.com Sheryl Rosenberg, BA, MS, LLB, has been practising environmental law at ompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP for 25 years. Her work includes helping clients manage regulatory compliance concerning contaminated sites and advising on environmental aspects of commercial deals, but her primary focus is on permitting and licensing of project expansions, alterations, and closure of existing operations and achieving regulatory approval of new developments in the energy and mining sectors. Her expertise includes clients' engagement roles in supporting Crown consultation with Indigenous communities. Sheryl has helped achieve regulatory permitting of some of Manitoba's most important new developments, including Manitoba Hydro's two power dams, Wuskwatim and Keeyask, and Hudbay's highly regarded and successful Reed and Lalor Mines. Sheryl cultivates and maintains a reputation for excellence and trustworthiness with Manitoba's mining and environmental regulators, which oen is of assistance in achieving regulatory approvals for her clients' devel- opments. She has been repeatedly included in e Best Lawyers in Canada directory for her work in environmental law and recognized by Who's Who Legal: Canada in the area of environmental law. Ross, Alan L. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9656 aross@blg.com Alan is the regional managing partner of BLG's Calgary office and Chair of the firm's US practice. Alan practices adminis- trative and regulatory law, representing energy clients in national and provincial regulatory proceedings. He has expertise in the areas of pipeline transmission, oil and natural gas, renewables (solar and wind), energy transition technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and electricity. Alan has significant experience with regulators in the UK, EU, and the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He has represented clients before the Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission, British Columbia Utilities Commission, Ontario Energy Board, and the Canada Energy Regulator. Beyond the energy sector, Alan advises clients on regulatory matters in transportation, technology, and international trade. Alan received a Queen's Counsel designation in 2020. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization and is a current and past board member of, among others, the Canadian-American Business Council, the Western Canada General Coun- sel Awards, and the Calgary International Film Festival. He is also highly ranked in Chambers and recognized since 2012 in e Best Lawyers in Canada. 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 represent- ing Indigenous organizations, industry, and government on a range of partnerships, commercial arrangements, and gov- ernance 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 2023 edition of e Best Lawyers in Canada (Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice). Chris has an MA (History) from Simon Fraser University and an LLB from the University of Western Ontario.