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Wright, Cornell C.V., Torys LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7651 - cwright@torys.com
Co-head of Torys' M&A practice and leading corporate lawyer with experience in M&A and corporate fi-
nance transactions. Extensive experience acting for bidders, targets and controlling shareholders in the full
spectrum of public and private merger and acquisition transactions, including negotiated and contested ac-
quisitions and divestitures, minority investments and carve-out transactions. Cornell Wright has also act-
ed for both issuers and investment banks in a variety of public offerings for debt and equity. Also advises
senior management, boards of directors and shareholders on corporate governance matters. Has represented
some of Canada's largest companies on their most significant transactions, including George Weston, Loblaw,
omson Reuters, e Woodbridge Company, Scotiabank, Brookfield and BCE. Member of Torys' Execu-
tive Committee. Director of National Ballet of Canada, e Learning Partnership and Loran Foundation.
Ontario Bar, 2002. LLB, 2000, University of Toronto. JD/MBA, 2000, University of Toronto. BA, 1996,
McGill University.
Woodside, Tina M., Gowling WLG Toronto - (416) 369-4584 - tina.woodside@gowlingwlg.com
Tina Woodside is one of Canada's leading corporate and securities lawyers. A Toronto-based Gowling WLG
partner with more than 25 years' experience, she can provide you with expert, strategic advice on corporate
finance, M&A and corporate governance matters, with a particular focus on the natural resources and mining
sectors. Passionate about helping clients succeed in achieving their goals, Woodside is known for her strong
business acumen and commitment to delivering excellent service. She is a recognized expert in the areas of cap-
ital markets, M&A and corporate governance, and uses that expertise to deliver creative, effective, practical
solutions to her clients. She also has a deep understanding of the mining industry, having served clients in
that sector for over 25 years. In her role as one of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP's two firm managing partners,
Woodside is primarily responsible for internal matters relating to the firm's operations, including professional
complement, service delivery, performance and firm culture.
Zordel, Heather, Gardiner Roberts LLP Toronto - (416) 865-6656 - hzordel@grllp.com
Heather Zordel is a partner in the Securities Group at Gardiner Roberts, focusing on corporate finance and
securities regulatory compliance. She brings structured products to market and works with investment funds.
She lists companies on the TSX and TSX-V and assists public companies in complying with stock exchange
and securities commission requirements. In addition to her law practice, Zordel is the Co-director and a
Course Director for the Osgoode Hall LLM program in securities law and also teaches in legal professional
development programs. Her career has included a number of years working for the TSX. Zordel has served
on the board of a Crown corporation and several private corporations and is currently a board member and
interim Audit Committee Chair of Toronto Hydro Corporation. Zordel was also appointed by the Federal
Minister of Finance to the Expert Panel on Securities Regulation, tasked with providing advice on the best
way forward to improve securities regulation in Canada.
Chapman, Robert D., Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Ottawa - (613) 696-6890 - rchapman@fasken.com
Robert Chapman practices corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions (public and private),
financial services and technology law. His practice includes initial public offerings in Canada and the United
States, private placements and mergers and acquisitions. Providing advice to both business corporations and
not-for-profit corporations in corporate governance matters, Chapman has also advised independent com-
mittees of directors in M&A transactions. Chapman is the managing editor of Fasken Martineau's securities
and mergers & acquisitions publications, including its Timely Disclosure blog. He served as a member of the
Securities Advisory Committee to the Ontario Securities Commission. Chapman was called to the Ontario
Bar in 1969.
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