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Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers Drori, Adam Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-6460 adrori@stikeman.com Adam Drori is a partner in the Tax Group. He specializes in the income tax aspects of mergers & acquisitions, growth equity investments, capital markets transactions and corporate reorganizations in a domestic and cross-border context. Adam regularly advises foreign private equity funds regarding Canadian investments. Dufault, Russell Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP > (416) 216-4029 russell.dufault@nortonrosefulbright.com Russell Dufault practises in all areas of transactional banking and corporate finance matters, with an emphasis on cross- border and multi-jurisdictional structured financings. His experience includes acting for domestic and international commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, alternative and private credit providers, private equity funds, and sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and issuers, in connection with senior and subordinated debt, asset-based and cash flow facilities, syndicated and club financings, leveraged financings, bridge loans, term lending, securitizations, high-yield debt offerings, debt capital markets transactions, restructuring matters, and other forms of debt financing. He acts for clients in financings across a range of industries including retail and brands, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, shipping, and aviation. He also has experience advising financial institutions in connection with regulatory and compliance-related matters and payments transactions. Dufour, André Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (514) 954-2526 adufour@blg.com BLG Montreal's regional managing partner and a member of the firm's National Management Committee, André has extensive experience in business law. He advises local, national, and international companies and financial institutions with respect to strategic initiatives, commercial activities, and regulatory matters. He has been involved in a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, corporate reorganizations, private equity and venture capital financings, technology transfers, and joint ventures in various countries. Represents companies in various sectors of the economy. André is co-chair of the Corporate and M&A Committee of the International Bar Association, a member of Canadian Bar Association and sits on various boards of directors, including the Foundation of the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Mission Inclusion (Chair of the Board), and Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Foundation (Secretary of the Board). Recognized in e Best Lawyers in Canada. Called to the Quebec Bar in 1985. Dyck, Michael Stikeman Elliott LLP > (403) 266-9030 mdyck@stikeman.com Michael Dyck is a partner in the Real Estate and Banking & Finance Groups. As part of his commercial real estate practice, Michael provides advice in connection with a broad range of real estate, development and construction transactions. He acts for purchasers and vendors with respect to acquisitions and dispositions of multi-tenant office complexes, industrial properties and development sites, as well as acting for lenders and borrowers in connection with various types of commercial real estate financings, including construction loans, acquisition loans, leasehold financings and mortgage bond financings. Michael also has an extensive leasing practice, acting for landlords and tenants in connection with office, industrial and retail leases, as well as long-term ground leases. He also acts for owners and contractors in connection with construction projects, including in the real estate industry and the oil and gas industry. Michael has significant experience in providing advice with respect to ownership arrangements, including co-ownerships and limited partnerships. In his banking practice, Michael provides advice in all matters relating to banking transactions. Eisenbraun, Richard Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9500 reisenbraun@blg.com Richard is a business lawyer with a focus on corporate tax and business/transaction structuring and implementation. He provides practical legal advice having regard to a multitude of factors facing his clients, including tax, commercial and family considerations which may be relevant. Richard is commonly retained for private company succession and estate planning; major purchase, sale and takeover transactions; general corporate and commercial matters across a variety of industries; shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and joint venture agreements; plans of arrangement, debt and equity financings; optimizing business and financing structures; restructuring insolvent companies and other divestiture transactions; executive compensation plans and arrangements; estate planning, including the establishment of family trusts and preparing wills; obtaining charitable registration for charitable organizations and foundations; providing tax advice and opinions on a variety of issues and technical matters; and dispute resolution regarding tax and non-tax matters. LAWYER TO WATCH 46 www.lexpert.ca