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Partner in the Corporate/Commercial, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Infra-
structure and Life Sciences practices. Has extensive experience with private mergers and
acquisitions (domestic and international) across numerous industries, as well as the
structuring of novel, complex commercial arrangements for private-sector and govern-
ment clients. Acts for several M&A clients in connection with their ongoing corporate
and commercial matters. Advised Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in
connection with the negotiation of the arrangements with the primary service provider
for OLG's Internet gaming business, which will be launched through PlayOLG.ca.
Acted for Westerkirk Capital Inc. in its acquisition of Vista Broadcast Group Inc., the
parent company of Vista Radio Ltd. Recognized as a Corporate Lawyer to Watch in the
Lexpert® Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.
Named one of Lexpert®'s "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40." Called to the
Ontario Bar in 2003.
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Partner in the International Trade & Investment, Litigation and Aboriginal Groups
in the Vancouver offi ce. Has acted as lead counsel before all levels of court, including
the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as regulatory tribunals and arbitration panels
regarding a broad spectrum of trade law and commercial issues. In the fi eld of interna-
tional trade, has experience in import/export controls, commodities, antidumping and
subsidy inquiries, and related cross-border matters. Has represented clients in contract
disputes, class actions, injunctions and claims of fraud, negligence and defamation. In
the fi elds of Aboriginal and energy law, advises clients on consultation and accommo-
dation, land and resource issues, commercial ventures and Aboriginal rights and title.
Co-chair of Blakes' Pro Bono Committee, Director of Vancouver Symphony Society,
former adjunct professor at UBC Law School, and former Law Clerk to Chief Justice
Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets practice groups.
Advises international and domestic clients on M&A, corporate fi nance and governance
matters. His practice focuses on the acquisition and sale of public and private entities
through take-over bids, plans of arrangement, amalgamations, asset sales, joint ventures
and reorganizations. Represents issuers and underwriters with public off erings and
private placements of debt and equity. Has recently advised Parkland Fuel Corporation
in respect of a series of acquisitions and senior note off erings, Newalta Corporation in
connection with the disposition of its industrial division and as lead counsel to Cenovus
Energy Inc. in respect of its cross-border equity off ering. Acts for clients in the energy,
energy services, industrial and other industry sectors. Former Law Clerk at the Alberta
Court of Appeal and Court of Queen's Bench. Alberta Bar, 2001, LLB, 2000 and
BComm, 1997, University of Alberta.
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Jana Prete is a partner in the Energy group in the Calgary offi ce of Blake, Cassels
& Graydon LLP. Her practice focuses on matters pertaining to mergers and acquisi-
tions, joint ventures, energy projects and corporate/commercial law, with an emphasis
on energy-related matters, including conventional and non-conventional oil and gas,
electricity, wind and coal. Prete has acted on numerous transactions representing inter-
national clients, including asset purchase and sale agreements and joint ventures in
both conventional and non-conventional oil and gas assets. She also assists clients with
general corporate/commercial matters and preparing documentation for complex inter-
nal reorganizations.
Dale J.
Osadchuk
Davies Ward
Phillips &
Vineberg LLP
Tel: (416) 367-7451
Fax: (416) 863-0871
Roy Millen
Blake, Cassels &
Graydon LLP
Tel: (604) 631-4220
John E.
Piasta
Bennett
Jones LLP
Tel: (403) 298-3333
Fax: (403) 265-7219
Jana Prete
Blake, Cassels &
Graydon LLP
Tel: (403) 260-9760
dosadchuk@dwpv.com
roy.millen@blakes.com
piastaj@bennettjones.com
jana.prete@blakes.com