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Lexpert-ranked leading finance and M&A lawyers 88 www.lexpert.ca Rogers, R.D. Jeffrey McMillan LLP > (416) 865-7818 jeff.rogers@mcmillan.ca Jeff Rogers is a partner in the firm's Financial Services Group. He has broad experience in all aspects of debt financing. Jeff acts for major Canadian and foreign financial institutions, pension funds, lending funds and borrowers on a broad cross-section of domestic and cross-border transactions and restructurings. His practice includes syndicated lending, leveraged acquisitions, asset-based lending, second lien debt, tender offer financing, high yield, dip lending and subordinated debt. He is a regular speaker at conferences and client in-house training programs on financial transactions and secured lending, and has written on lending matters for major industry publications, including most recently, the International Comparative Legal Guide to Lending and Secured Finance. Recent notable transactions include Jeff 's work for the arrangers on the Cleveland Cliffs acquisition of Stelco, acquisition financings for Star Leasing, Converge Technology Solutions and a number of syndicated lending mandates for Canadian banks with major public companies. Jeff is also recognized for his contributions in the area of banking and finance in a number of directories including Lexpert, Chambers Canada, IFLR1000, and Best Lawyers. Rolland, Dominique Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-6463 drolland@stikeman.com Dominique Rolland is a partner in the corporate group, practising mainly with the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions and projects & infrastructure groups. Since the beginning of his practice, Dominique has been involved in several mergers and acquisitions transactions in the infrastructure and energy industry, in particular on public private partnerships (PPP) and renewable energy projects across Canada. He has also acquired extensive experience in the area of project development and finance in the infrastructure and energy industry. Romano, Simon A. Stikeman Elliott LLP > (416) 869-5596 sromano@stikeman.com Simon Romano is a partner in the capital markets and mergers & acquisitions groups. His practice focuses on Securities, public and private mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. He advises public companies, financial institutions, underwriters, investment funds, private equity funds, real estate investment trusts and income trusts, alternative trading systems, and regulatory and self-regulatory organizations. He also advises on corporate governance and executive compensation matters. Simon was instrumental in the structure and launch of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Canada. As a knowledgeable lawyer with over 30 years of experience, Simon is known to take on the most complex and technical legal challenges in Canadian capital markets. He is highly regarded for his extensive experience, as recognized by national and international legal directories. Rosen, Hillel W. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP > (514) 841-6443 hrosen@dwpv.com Hillel has a proven track record as a key advisor to leading Canadian and foreign companies on their transactional matters. Clients in diverse sectors, including life sciences, value his thorough understanding of their businesses, his responsiveness, and his pragmatic approach to challenging and time-sensitive transactions. His expertise in business acquisitions transcends borders – clients regularly choose him as lead counsel in their global M&A activities. Hillel has been a long-time counsel to several of Canada's leading specialty pharmaceutical companies. Hillel is a member of our firm-wide Finance Committee. Select Recognition: Chambers Canada; IFLR1000; Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences, M&A; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; The Best Lawyers in Canada. Rosenoff, Howard Stikeman Elliott LLP > (514) 397-3253 hrosenoff@stikeman.com Howard Rosenoff is a partner and member of the Banking group, as well as the mergers & acquisitions group. With regard to banking law, he has represented both lenders and borrowers in a variety of financing transactions, including syndicated loans, project financings, and asset-based financings. Insofar as project financing is concerned, he has particular experience in the financing of films and television programs. His corporate and commercial law practice is focused on private mergers & acquisitions, equity financings, as well as corporate restructurings. In addition, he is experienced in production and distribution matters related to audio-visual works.