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Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers 84 www.lexpert.ca Mariage, Frank Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP > (514) 397-7540 fmariage@fasken.com Frank Mariage practises in the areas of securities, corporate law and mining law. Over the course of his career, he has developed legal knowledge on mining issues. Frank represents of broad variety of actors in the mining industry, notably investment banks, specialized service providers and government agencies. Frank also represents mining companies and guides them during the discovery, sale, and processing of mineral deposits, in Canada and elsewhere. He has extensive experience in the legal issues and challenges faced by mining companies. Frank is Chairman of the Board of the Diversification of Exploration Investment Partnership (SIDEX), a major player in the financing of exploration projects in Quebec. He was Chairman of the Board of the Québec Mineral Exploration Association from 2014 to 2018 and sits on several boards of directors of mining companies. Frank is also a member of the Advisory Board of the World Association of Mining Lawyers. Martin, Patrice Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (514) 954-2546 pmartin@blg.com Patrice Martin's practice is focused on the technology industry, whether it is on M&A deals, venture capital and private equity transactions, strategic alliances or complex commercial agreements. He has led transactions in various fields such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, Ad-Tech and advertising, Ag-Tech, payment solutions, e-commerce, Internet of things (IoT), smart cities, media, telecom & networks, aerospace & defense, photonic, nanocellulose, consulting and IT generally. Martin was the Montréal regional manager for BLG's Corporate and Capital Markets Group from 2007 to 2010 and then again from 2017 to 2019. He was elected to the BLG's National Partnership Board in 2019. He acted on the 2017 Private Equity Deal of the Year as selected by the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA). Martin is recognized by and Best Lawyers Canada. He was also recognized as Information Technology Lawyer of the Year – Montréal in the 2017 edition of e Best Lawyers in Canada. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 1995 and is a graduate of the Université de Montréal Law School. Mant, Iain Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP > (604) 631-4734 imant@fasken.com Iain Mant is a prominent securities and mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Fasken's Vancouver office. His diverse practice focuses on advising varied clients on public equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. Iain is sought out for his more than 30 years' of experience by clients in the technology, mining, oil and gas, media, and life sciences industries. He acts for issuers, underwriters and venture capitalists, and counsels companies throughout their growth, from start-up to public. Iain has extensive experience advising on the negotiation, structuring and implementing of public and private M&A transactions, involving domestic and foreign purchasers and sellers. As team leader on transactions, he coordinates financing, regulatory, employment, tax and other advice from the early planning stages to closing. Iain advises issuers, underwriters and investors on a broad range of financing transactions, including public and private equity and debt financings, initial public offerings, reverse takeovers and spin-outs. Marcus, Evan Stikeman Elliott LLP > (416) 869-5540 emarcus@stikeman.com Evan Marcus is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, securities, and capital markets groups. His practice is focused primarily on complex corporate and transactional matters, in particular relating to leveraged acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, financings, restructurings, as well as general corporate and commercial matters. Evan has significant experience advising private equity, financial sponsor, and other clients in connection with both cross-border and domestic M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions. As a Lexpert-ranked leading lawyer in M&A, and a Best Lawyers-ranked lawyer in securities, Evan is frequently sought out to counsel clients on a variety of complex M&A, financing, securities law, corporate governance, and strategic matters. His experience spans a broad range of industries, including environmental services, financial services, manufacturing, technology, fintech, entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, and mining. Manzano, Miguel Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-6473 mmanzano@stikeman.com Miguel Manzano is a partner and head of the Montreal office's Real Estate group. His practice focuses on real estate transactions, commercial contracts, project finance, mining, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Miguel has represented clients in both public and private sectors, guiding them through complex real estate transactions and significant infrastructure projects. He has acted in many sale and leaseback transactions, has experience in international project financings, as well as the review of mining right portfolios in Quebec. With a notable focus on commercial real estate, Miguel assists clients across various sectors in property acquisition, financing, leasing, and development strategies. He has considerable experience advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions and has been involved in notable sales of landmark properties in Montreal. Miguel also leverages his experience to advise executive teams on complex real estate projects, mergers, and joint ventures.

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