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www.lexpert.ca 75 Sutcliffe, Stewart Stikeman Elliott LLP > (416) 869-5511 ssutcliffe@stikeman.com Stewart Sutcliffe is a partner in and former Head of the Private Equity and Private Mergers & Acquisitions Groups and is a member of the Management Committee in the Toronto office. Stewart has a diversified corporate practice, focusing on domestic and cross-border private and public mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments, including PIPE transactions. Taheri, Hélia Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-6466 htaheri@stikeman.com Hélia Taheri is a partner in the Corporate Group. Her practice primarily focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, involving both public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital. Hélia's expertise includes advising several Canadian and foreign clients in acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and general commercial negotiations, across different industry sectors, including technology, food and beverage, retail and manufacturing. In 2018, Hélia practised in Stikeman Elliott's New York office. Tardif, David A. Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-3677 dtardif@stikeman.com David Tardif is a partner in the Corporate Group and specializes in corporate finance and securities. He represents issuers, investment banks and private equity sponsors in a large variety of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other equity offerings, investment grade and high-yield debt, project finance and structured financial products. He also advises corporate clients and financial institutions on regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters. In addition, David represents clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions involving publicly listed companies and has extensive experience in cross-border transactions. Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers Tardif, Philippe Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6060 ptardif@blg.com Philippe Tardif is partner in BLG's Securities and Capital Markets Group in Toronto. Philippe's practice focuses on corporate finance, with an emphasis on public and private equity and debt financings including cross-border financings, mergers & acquisitions involving public companies, and corporate governance matters including board and special committee advisory roles. His industry experience includes energy and mining. He is a member of the Securities Law Committee, International Bar Association. Recognized in e Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Corporate Finance & Securities), in e Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate Law, Corporate Governance Practice, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Law), in IFLR1000 - e Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms (Capital Markets), in Lexpert Special Edition – Finance and M&A, and in Lexpert Special Edition – Mining. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1987. Tardif, Olivier Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (514) 954-2642 otardif@blg.com Olivier is a partner in BLG's Financial Services Group in Montreal. His practice focuses on corporate finance, secured transactions, restructuring, and the regulation of financial institutions. He represents financial institutions, including banks and borrowers in connection with private and public financing, project financing, syndicated and cross-border loans, and alternative financing through asset-based lending, leasing, and structured finance. Also provides advice on various issues relating to the regulation of financial institutions and consumer credit. Frequent speaker and writer on issues of financing, secured transactions, and restructuring. Olivier is governor of the Fondation du Barreau du Québec, and a member of the Secured Transactions Law Committee, Quebec Bar. Recognized in Legal 500 Canada as Next Generation Partner, in e Best Lawyers in Canada and named 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Banking and Finance Law in Montreal, and in Chambers Canada. Called to the Quebec Bar in 2003.