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Dunlop, David R., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7175 - david.dunlop@mcmillan.ca
David Dunlop is a senior partner and a member of McMillan's Executive Committee. David primarily assists
clients in the acquisition and sale of businesses, private equity transactions, corporate finance, corporate gov-
ernance and outsourcing. He has extensive experience in negotiating transactions and complex commercial
arrangements. In addition to his LLB, David holds a Bachelor of Commerce and was previously employed by
Xerox Canada and Hallmark Cards. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1989.
Lexpert Ranking: RR
Murphy, Timothy J., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7908 - tim.murphy@mcmillan.ca
Tim Murphy's practice focuses on transactions that have a public component, with a particular emphasis
on project finance, infrastructure, energy and construction law and on public private partnerships. Tim also
brings extensive experience in the public sector. Formerly Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, his
public sector experience includes serving as Chief of Staff to the Finance Minister of Canada, as a Member
of Provincial Parliament in Ontario and as a strategic advisor to governments at all levels. As a lawyer, Tim
has advised national and international clients in Canada and in countries as diverse as Peru, Israel and Sierra
Leone. Tim acts for authorities and concession companies and lenders in structuring P3 arrangements, has
advised players at all levels of the construction pyramid and has acted for bank, bond and lifeco lenders
on billions of dollars' worth of infrastructure transactions.
Lexpert Ranking: MFR
Stewart, Brett, McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7115 - brett.stewart@mcmillan.ca
Brett practices in McMillan's Toronto office focuses on assisting domestic and foreign clients with negotiated
transactions including private equity financings, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions and
corporate reorganizations. As a member of the leadership of the American Bar Association's Private Equity
and Venture Capital Committee, Brett possesses a strong understanding of the North American market and
specializes in assisting US entities making inbound investments into Canada. She has represented clients
investing in a wide range of sectors including defense, food processing, technology, green tech, pharma-
ceuticals, manufacturing, and transportation. Brett has been identified as a rising start by both IFLR1000
Financial and Corporate Guide and Lexpert® Magazine.
Whitcombe, Michael P., McMillan LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7126 - michael.whitcombe@mcmillan.ca
Senior Partner. Chairman Board of Partners, Co-Chair of the Private Equity Practice. Michael is one of
Canada's leading Business Lawyers who practices in the areas of negotiated merger and acquisition trans-
actions (domestic and cross-border), private equity investments, strategic alliances, complex commercial
arrangements and corporate governance. Regularly advises medium and large corporations (both domestic
and international) and their boards of directors in connection with their operations throughout Canada.
Has significant industry experience in pharmaceutical, automotive, manufacturing, distribution, service,
entertainment, hospitality and tourism sectors. Director of a number of Canadian corporations including
Porsche Cars. Honorary Solicitor for e Arthritis Society, Chair of the Oakville Community Foundation
and a Director of the MLSE LaunchPad. Holds a degree in Business Administration in addition to his LLM.
Lexpert Ranking: RR
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