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Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers www.lexpert.ca 59 Godbout, Olivier Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-2436 ogodbout@stikeman.com Olivier Godbout is a partner in the corporate group. His practice focuses primarily in the areas of securities, corporate finance, domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, and governance matters. Olivier advises clients from a wide range of industries, including transportation, telecommunications, and manufacturing. In 2016, Olivier worked in Stikeman Elliott's London office, where he acted for issuers and underwriters in corporate finance transactions as well as for foreign companies involved in acquisitions in Canada. Prior to joining the corporate group, Olivier was a member of the firm's litigation & dispute resolution group and was involved in various commercial litigation cases. Godfroy, Aude Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-3360 agodfroy@stikeman.com Aude Godfroy is a partner in the Banking & Finance and real estate groups. Her practice covers all aspects of financial services, with a focus on debt financings on both national and international stages. Aude regularly represents corporate borrowers and financial institutions alike across a wide range of industries including the infrastructure and power sectors in a variety of corporate transactions, such as corporate financings, acquisition financings, project financings, and capital call financings. She has also had the opportunity to act for investors, including development finance institutions, in their investments in emerging markets, aligning with the rise of impact investing and growth. Goldberg, Michael A. Aird & Berlis LLP > (416) 865-7779 mgoldberg@airdberlis.com Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in domestic and international tax planning. He is highly regarded as a thought leader in the tax industry for his prolific writing and dynamic public speaking, including his quarterly conference call, Tax Talk with Michael Goldberg. Michael's genuine curiosity, perceptive nature, and practical approach help him to develop innovative solutions and solve complex client issues. Michael is a member of the firm's Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. He advises privately owned Canadian corporations on domestic and international tax planning, including in connection with corporate reorganizations and restructurings. Michael leverages his tax- and estate-planning expertise to develop strategies for clients, such as high-net-worth individuals, on wealth transfer, probate planning, business succession, and multigenerational estate and succession planning. He also provides advice on cross-border tax planning, including on tax-efficient emigration and immigration matters. As evidence of his commitment to being a trusted advisor in his field, Michael holds the Family Enterprise Advisor designation, a global benchmark in family business advising. He is also recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada. Goldman, Shayna Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP > (514) 841-6425 sgoldman@dwpv.com A partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice, Shayna represents high-profile clients on domestic and cross- border private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, debt and equity financings, and other corporate and commercial transactions. Shayna's clients span a broad range of industry sectors, including life sciences, technology, manufacturing, and retail. While at the Université de Montréal, Shayna clerked for Justice Martin Castonguay of the Superior Court of Québec, Montréal Division. Select Recognition: Chambers Canada; Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; The Best Lawyers in Canada. Goslett, Jacqueline (Jack) Aird & Berlis LLP > (416) 863-1515 jgoslett@airdberlis.com Jack provides clear, actionable guidance to her financial services clients, both lenders and borrowers. By drawing on her business background, Jack offers her clients pragmatic advice on how to best structure commercial loan transactions and how to evaluate and understand the associated legal and business risks. She builds relationships with her clients by being attentive, highly responsive, and providing candid advice. Jack acts as counsel for several domestic and foreign banks, venture capital/private equity funds, and other institutional investors. She also acts for borrowers on a regular basis. As Co-Chair of the firm's Financial Services Group and member of the Venture Finance Group, Jack's practice focuses on banking and corporate/commercial law, with an emphasis on domestic and cross-border lending transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, senior and subordinated/mezzanine financings, asset-based lending, and venture capital/private equity investments. She also has experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, share/asset purchase and sale transactions, and corporate reorganizations. Jack was recognized as a Lexpert Rising Star 2024: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under and is a member of the Aird & Berlis Women's Initiative and Diversity & Inclusion Committee.