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www.lexpert.ca 33 Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers Bouchard, Lucien Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP > (514) 841-6515 lbouchard@dwpv.com A former Premier of Québec, Secretary of State, and Cabinet Minister in the Canadian government, and Ambassador to France, Mr. Bouchard is widely respected for his skill in bringing disparate viewpoints to the table. His practice focuses on corporate law, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. He brings a rare combination of business expertise and a solid understanding of Canadian and international policy matters to clients' initiatives. These skills, complementing his deep roots in the business community, have earned him widespread respect among organizations in diverse sectors. He is also a leading voice in Québec's business takeover and succession ecosystem, helping to galvanize collaborative efforts to support the longevity and growth of Québec businesses. Mr. Bouchard is Chair of the Board of Directors of Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and also serves on the board of Groupe BMTC Inc. Braithwaite, William J. Stikeman Elliott LLP > (416) 869-5654 wbraithwaite@stikeman.com William Braithwaite is senior counsel at the firm and was chairman of the firm from 2012–18. He previously served on the firm's partnership board and executive committee, and is former head of the corporate group in the Toronto office. Bill practises primarily in Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate finance. In addition to acting on some of the most significant cross-border merger transactions, he has acted as counsel to major Canadian corporations, boards of directors, and institutional shareholders, as well as various governments and regulatory authorities. In 2018, Bill was recognized in Canadian Lawyer magazine's annual peer survey as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada, with voters saying, "Bill is not only one of the most outstanding corporate commercial lawyers in Canada, he has lent his status in the legal and business community to help organizations that promote the fundamental values of our profession." A client interview with Chambers Global said, "One of the captains and commanders of deals – he can manage a team on a deal like very few can. He gives great comfort to the client and has the ability to focus on what's important in a deal and how to get it done." Brands, Christian Stikeman Elliott LLP > (416) 869-5692 cbrands@stikeman.com Christian Brands is a partner in the corporate group. His practice focuses on securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate finance, and corporate governance, as well as general corporate and commercial law. Brant, Cherie Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6570 cbrant@blg.com Cherie Brant is a partner and National Leader of Indigenous Law in the firm's Toronto office. She has an Indigenous law and commercial practice across a wide variety of sectors, including major energy infrastructure, transmission, and mining projects. She works directly with First Nations organizations to advise on economic development activities including project development and financing for major projects. She is a trusted advisor to developers, borrowers, lenders, and governments as they navigate complex permitting and approvals where projects may impact aboriginal rights and interests. She provides strategic advice to governments and other authorities seeking to address barriers to participation faced by First Nations communities. Brant is both Mohawk and Ojibway from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Territory. She is a noted speaker, having presented on topics relevant to Aboriginal economic development and energy development across Canada since 2009. Industry clients in the natural resource, energy, and infrastructure sectors will seek Brant's counsel when developing projects or partnerships with Indigenous groups and addressing constitutionally protected interests of the Indigenous nations with which Canada shares its land and jurisdiction. Breen, Stuart D. Lawson Lundell LLP > (604) 631-9149 sbreen@lawsonlundell.com Stuart is the head of the Corporate Finance and Securities Group at Lawson Lundell. For over 20 years his practice has focused on corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on corporate finance and securities and mergers & acquisitions for mining companies. Stuart has acted for domestic and international companies in a wide variety of transactions including equity and debt financings, business combinations, acquisitions, and stock exchange listings. He also advises clients on corporate and securities regulatory compliance issues and corporate governance matters. Stuart has extensive experience acting for clients involved in the mineral exploration, development, and mining industry, including advising clients on and completing commercial transactions such as joint ventures, option/earn-ins, royalties, strategic investments, and asset acquisitions. He also regularly provides advice on the unique continuous disclosure requirements of companies in the mining industry. Stuart is recognized by Chambers Canada for Mining Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada for M&A, Mining Law, and Securities Law, and by Lexology Index and Chambers Canada for his mining expertise. He is called to the British Columbia bar (2001).