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52 www.lexpert.ca Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers Diep, Nancy Lawson Lundell LLP > (403) 218-7578 ndiep@lawsonlundell.com Nancy's practice focuses primarily on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, including cross- border transactions or financings and intragroup restructurings. She is particularly experienced in the area of resource taxation. Nancy has worked on a wide variety of transactions for multinationals, private companies, senior, intermediate, and junior resource issuers and private equity groups. Recognized as a leading tax practitioner in International Tax Review's Women in Tax Leaders, The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, Thomson Reuters 'Stand-out' Lawyers, and Lexology Index. She was also recognized as one of Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 (2015). She was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2001. Dionne, Pascale Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (514) 954-2516 pdionne@blg.com Pascale Dionne's special expertise in commercial law includes extensive experience in corporate finance. Having worked with a wide array of clients on a variety of transactions, Dionne has a broad and thorough understanding of business issues. This helps her devise optimal strategies and achieve desired outcomes for the benefit of all parties involved. Dionne has unique expertise in mezzanine and subordinated financing, as well as with structuring and negotiating intercreditors arrangements. She is also experienced in the taking of security interest over various class types of assets and rights, including aircraft, aircraft engines, mining rights and contracts. Her clients greatly appreciate the services she provides. Her project management, drafting, and negotiation skills ensure these often-complex operations are carried out seamlessly. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2020, including as Lawyer of the Year for Montréal in Project Finance Law in 2023. Disney, Michael Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP > (416) 863-5540 mdisney@dwpv.com Michael's practice focuses on corporate law, capital markets and securities, financial restructuring and insolvency, mergers and acquisitions, and finance. For 35 years, clients have trusted his unparalleled legal knowledge and expert legal opinions. He provides comprehensive advice across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, drawing on decades of experience to guide clients through their most complex transactions and challenging situations. A frequent teacher, lecturer, and writer, Michael regularly participates in initiatives to improve opinions practice and to educate the profession on third-party legal opinions. In addition, Michael has written extensively on corporate law issues and is frequently involved in research into corporate and commercial legal issues that arise in the firm's practice. He is recognized in IFLR1000 and Best Lawyers Canada. Dlin, Adam M. Stikeman Elliott LLP > (604) 631-1307 adlin@stikeman.com Adam Dlin is a partner in the corporate group. Adam's practice is focused on private mergers and acquisitions and Private Equity transactions. Adam has advised on numerous Canada-US cross-border acquisitions as well as transactions across Canada. Concentrated on the middle market, Adam's clients span a range of industries and include business owners, investors, private companies, limited partnerships, and private equity funds. Clients consistently seek out Adam for his keen business sense, deep knowledge of the law, and responsiveness when navigating complex transactions. Doll, Jonathan Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9659 jdoll@blg.com Jon Doll's practice focuses on securities, investment funds, digital assets, corporate law including fund formation, securities registration (licensing), mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance transactions. His clients include public and private companies, investment fund managers, securities dealers and advisers, real estate funds and developers, trust companies, and digital asset companies. Doll advises clients on the formation, management, and operation of investment funds, real estate funds, and private equity funds. He also advises companies with mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and private placement transactions. He has experience with a wide range of registration, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting registered firms and individuals, including developing, reviewing, and assessing compliance procedures and practices. Recognized in the 2023 edition (and since 2020) of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Securities Law) and since 2022 (Private Funds Law). Doll obtained his LLB from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the Alberta bar in 2006.