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small. We were faced with the traditional regulatory is-
sues associated with such a transaction, but were able to
handle all matters in a timely manner.
LEXPERT: Given that Fortis was selling its real estate
portfolio, did this necessitate a winding down of For-
tis Properties?
Reid: Fortis Properties was in the process of selling sub-
stantially all of its assets, so Fortis, as the parent com-
pany, agreed to stand behind the obligations of Fortis
Properties under the purchase agreement. ere was no
need to wind down Fortis Properties as part of the deal,
although Fortis may decide to do so in the future.
LEXPERT: Was it a memorable deal? What are you going
to take away from this one?
Lombardi: From our perspective, one of the most inter-
esting aspects involved the Delta Brunswick/Bruns-
wick Square property. is was a highly integrated of-
fice building and hotel complex. Severing the properties
would have been very challenging, and it was unclear
whether Slate or the hotel purchaser would take it. In
the end, we were able to negotiate a deal with Slate that
worked for everyone.
Shortt: It was complex and fast-paced. While there were
lots of different disciplines involved on the legal side, it
was a real estate deal at its core.
Currie: Notwithstanding the complexity, multiple
stakeholders and aggressive timelines, everyone worked
collaboratively. e deal was transformational in that it
cemented Slate's status as an office REIT with a truly
national footprint.
(For a summary and list of advisors, visit ow.ly/YbpvI.)
Ruf, Franziska Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
(514) 841-6480 fruf@dwpv.com
Ms. Ruf advises buyers, sellers and financial advisors in connection with
Canadian and international public and private M&A, issuers and underwriters
in connection with public offerings and private placements, as well as boards
of directors, special committees, senior management and shareholders
on a wide range of transactions, public disclosure issues and corporate
governance matters.
Ruby, Stephen S. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
(416) 863-5515 sruby@dwpv.com
Mr. Ruby advises on domestic and cross-border reorganizations,
M&A, financing, securities, tax litigation and policy advice to governments.
He is a former co-chair of CBA/CICA Joint Committee on Taxation.
He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Roy, Jeffrey P. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
(416) 860-6616 jroy@casselsbrock.com
Mr. Roy's practice focuses on corporate finance and mergers
and acquisitions. He regularly advises on take-over bids, arrangements
and similar transactions. He has been involved with cross-border
and international M&A and proxy contests.
Roy, André J. Stikeman Elliott LLP
(514) 397-3119 aroy@stikeman.com
Mr. Roy is managing partner of the Montréal office, member of the Partnership
board and of its Executive Committee. He specializes in public financings,
cross-border transactions, public and private M&A, and corporate governance.
His principal clients are in the communications, media, printing, software,
industrial and financial sectors.
Rosenberg, William B. Stikeman Elliott LLP
(514) 397-3333 wrosenberg@stikeman.com
Chair of the American Bar Association Business Law Section, making him the
first non-US lawyer to serve in that role. Immediate past member of the firm's
Executive Committee. Maintains a full-time business law practice, specializing
in corporate/commercial law, particularly in the areas of M&A, private equity
and corporate finance. Recognized as a leading lawyer in various publications.
Rosenberg, Ken Paliare Roland Rosenberg
Rothstein LLP (416) 646-4304 ken.rosenberg@paliareroland.com
Mr. Rosenberg's practice focuses on commercial, corporate, shareholder,
regulatory and insolvency/restructuring disputes. He has acted as counsel
to a wide range of stakeholders including debtors, secured and unsecured
creditors, pension plans, unions, class action plaintiffs, court officers
and public/government authorities.
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