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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016
Derek D. Ricci
DAVIES WARD PHILLIPS
& VINEBERG LLP > TORONTO
Derek Ricci is a litigation partner whose
recent work includes acting for Vale in
connection with the multi-billion-dollar
Voisey's Bay Project dispute; Sears Canada
in settling a $100-million commercial dis-
pute; Ontario Lottery and Gaming in suc-
cessfully defending a claim concerning the
legality of roulette gaming; Domino's Pizza
in multiple commercial disputes; Barrick
Gold in successfully defending substantial
royalty-related claims by Newmont Min-
ing; and MI Developments in successfully
defending a precedent-setting oppression
remedy application. He acted for the plain-
tiff in the firm's first class action and for
defendants such as CIBC, GMP Securi-
ties, Nevsun Resources and Barrick Gold
in major securities class actions. Derek has
been a member of the firm's Professional
Development and Student Committees
and is a mentor to business students at the
University of Ottawa.
Kate Ryder
CENOVUS ENERGY INC. > CALGARY
As a seventh-year lawyer, Kate Ryder's ac-
complishments and responsibilities are tru-
ly remarkable. In 2015, she led negotiation
and successful settlement of a $40-million
construction dispute. She currently manag-
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