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Turcot Interchange Project
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Confidential
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We are advising one of the members of a prequalified consortium in connection with that consortium’s proposal to design and build a replacement for the Turcot Interchange
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2013
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Shepard Energy Centre
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Capital Power Corporation
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Represented Capital Power Corporation in connection with its 50% purchase of the 800 MW natural gas-fueled Shepard Energy Centre from ENMAX Corporation for C$860 million, becoming the largest natural gas-fueled power facility in Western Canada.
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2013
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Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Project
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Confidential
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Advising our client in connection with its proposal to construct the intake and powerhouse, spillway and transition dams (i.e., the bulk of the civil works) related to the 800 MW Muskrat Falls hydroelectric generation facility.
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2013
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Eli Lilly v. Novopharm Limited
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Novopharm Limited (now Teva Canada Limited)
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Successfully represented Novopharm Limited (now Teva Canada Limited (Teva)) in resisting an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from a decision upholding a judgment that found that Lilly’s “113 Patent” was invalid. The patent claimed olanzapine, a drug used to treat schizophrenia and one of the top ten selling drugs in Canada and the world. This is the final judgment in Teva’s successful effort to invalidate a key Eli Lilly patent, a matter which has been the subject of three judgments at each of the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal and, now, three Supreme Court leave applications, all since Teva first challenged this patent in 2004.
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2013
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ARRIS Acquires Motorola Home Business from Google for US$2.35 Billion
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ARRIS Group, Inc.
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Acted as Canadian competition counsel to ARRIS Group, Inc. in its US$2.35 billion acquisition of the Motorola Home Business from Google Inc.
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2013
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BMO Provides C$250 million Financing to Lassonde
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Bank of Montreal
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Represented Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, for a syndicate of lenders in C$250 million syndicated credit facilities provided to Lassonde Industries Inc.
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2013
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Sichuan Bohong Industry Co., Ltd Acquires Wescast Industries Inc.
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Sichuan Bohong Industry Co., Ltd.
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Represented Sichuan Bohong Industry Co., Ltd. in its C$195 million acquisition of Wescast Industries Inc.
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2013
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$392.5 million
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Gold Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 26,450,000 trust units at US$14.84 per unit for gross proceeds of US$392,518,000, which included the exercise in full of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2013
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$310 million
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Silver Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 23,575,000 trust units at US$13.15 per unit for gross proceeds of US$310,011,250, which included the exercise in full of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2013
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$220.8 million
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Silver Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 19,926,752 trust units at US$11.05 per unit for gross proceeds of US$220,820,610, which included the exercise in part of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2013
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Colabor Acquires Lauzon
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Groupe Lauzon
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Represented T. Lauzon Ltée and Salaison G. Lauzon Inc. in connection with the sale of their meat processing and distribution business to Colabor Group.
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2013
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Acquisition of two plants from a receiver
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Confidential
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Represented a roof and floor trusses and wall manufacturer in connection with its C$1.5 million acquisition of two plants located in La Guadeloupe, Beauce and in Thetford Mines, Quebec, from a receiver.
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2013
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Development and sale of Ontario 100-megawatt Wind Farm Project
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Confidential
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Advised a client on the development and subsequent sale to the Canadian subsidiary of a US-based renewable energy developer and utility of a 100 MW wind farm project located in Southern Ontario.
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2013
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CRCD Acquires a Controlling Interest in Urecon
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Capital Regional et Coopératif Desjardins (CRCD)
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Represented CRDC in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Urecon Ltd.
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2013
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Acquisition of Vortex Hydro by Voith
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Voith Group
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Represented Voith Group in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Vortex Hydrosystems Inc.
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2013
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Mazzarolo v. BMO Nesbitt Burns ltée
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BMO Nesbitt Burns
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Successfully represented BMO Nesbitt Burns in Mazzarolo v. BMO Nesbitt Burns ltée.
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2013
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Michael Kors' Syndicated Financing
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Michael Kors
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Canadian counsel to Michael Kors in connection with its US$200 million syndicated financing led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, as agent.
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2013
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Gilead Sciences Acquires YM BioSciences
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YM BioSciences Inc.
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Co-counsel to YM BioSciences Inc. in its acquisition by Gilead Sciences Inc. for US$510 million.
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2013
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Cameroon Electricity Sector Regulations
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Ministère de l’Eau et de l’Énergie (MINEÉ)
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Represented the Ministère de l’eau et de l’énergie du Cameroun in connection with the establishment of a legal structure enabling the privatisation of the power sector in this country.
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2013
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C$300 Million Deal to Jointly Develop Cardium Oil in Alberta
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Confidential
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Representing a Seoul-based capital venture company in connection with its unique joint venture agreement with Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
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2013
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Acquisition of a Controlling Interest in Clinique de physiothérapie Beaulieu Inc. by CBI Health
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CBI Health Group
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Represented CBI Health Group in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Clinique de physiothérapie Beaulieu Inc.
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2013
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Calgary-based AltaGas Ltd. to form joint venture with Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
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Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
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Advised Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Japan’s second largest petroleum company, in its agreement with AltaGas Ltd., a Calgary-based energy infrastructure business with a focus on natural gas, power and regulated utilities, to form AltaGas Idemitsu Joint Venture Limited Partnership.
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2013
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Metamorphose
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Astral Media
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Successfully defended Astral Media against allegations of plagiarism in a television concept.
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2013
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Fonds de Solidarité FTQ Invests in Muse Entertainment
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Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc.
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Represented Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc. in connection with the Fonds de Solidarité des Travailleurs du Québec (F.T.Q)’s investment in Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc.
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2013
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Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust Completes US$280 million Initial Public Offering
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Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust in a cross-border initial public offering of 28,000,000 trust units at US$10.00 per unit for gross proceeds of US$280,000,000.
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2012
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Capital Power Purchases 50 Percent Interest in the Shepard Energy Centre
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Capital Power Corporation
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Represented Capital Power Corporation in connection with its 50% purchase of the 800-megawatt natural gas-fueled Shepard Energy Centre from ENMAX Corporation.
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2012
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Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Social Assistance Properties
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Confidential
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Advised a major national trade contracting firm in connection with a public-private partnership to rehabilitate and maintain social assistance properties in Vancouver.
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2012
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The Notman House Project
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OSMO Foundation
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Represented our client in the acquisition of the Notman House, a classified historic monument in Montreal.
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2012
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Global Vision Acquires Mel's Studios and Location Michel Trudel
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A. R. Global Vision Ltd
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Represented Global Vision in connection with its acquisition of Mel's Studios and Location Michel Trudel.
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2012
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The Queen v. Richard Lewin, Trustee of the J.J. Herbert Family Trust
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J.J. Herbert
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Successfully represented a private family trust before the Federal Court of Appeal, which upheld the decision of the Tax Court that the distribution to a non-resident beneficiary by the trust was not subject to Part XIII withholding tax
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2012
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Dokie Wind Project
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General Electric Capital EFS
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Represented GE Capital EFS in connection with the sale of its interest in the 144 MW Dokie Wind Project to Fiera Axium Infrastructure Fund.
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2012
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Toba Montrose Hydro Project
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General Electric Capital EFS
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Represented GE Capital EFS in connection with the sale of its interest in the 235 MW Toba Montrose Hydro Project to Fiera Axium Infrastructure Fund.
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2012
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IAB Canada Engages Adam Kardash as Special Counsel
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Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada)
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Appointed as Special Counsel to IAB Canada to manage IAB Canada’s advocacy, messaging and interaction within the Canadian privacy/marketing and advertising fields, including interacting with, and developing written submissions for, governmental consultations on proposed legislative reform, policy initiatives, and privacy and marketing regulatory guidelines.
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2012
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CRCD's Acquisition of the Thermoplastic Division of Camoplast Solideal Inc.
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Capital Regional et Coopératif Desjardins (CRCD)
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Represented Capital Regional et Coopératif Desjardins (CRCD) in connection with the acquisition of the Thermoplastic Division of Camoplast Solideal Inc.
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2012
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Astaldi Canada Acquires TEQ Construction
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Astaldi Canada
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Represented Astaldi Canada in connection with its acquisition of T.E.Q. Construction.
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2012
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Occupational Health and Safety Due Diligence
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Confidential
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Advising a national general contractor on conducting Occupational Health and Safety due diligence training for Ontario construction field supervision.
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2012
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Construction Health and Safety Management Program
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Confidential
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Providing advice to a national retailer in the development of a Construction Health and Safety Management Program, with assistance of multiple members of national OHS & Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
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2012
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Jurisdiction of Commissions of Inquiry in Manitoba
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Commissioner heading the Commission of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Phoenix Sinclair
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Representation of the Commission of Inquiry into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Phoenix Sinclair before the Manitoba Court of Appeal.
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2012
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PetroBakken Sells its Rosedale Asset
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PetroBakken Energy Ltd.
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Represented PetroBakken in connection with the sale of Alberta oil and gas assets.
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2012
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PetroBakken Sells Alberta Duvernay Assets
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PetroBakken Energy Ltd.
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Represented PetroBakken in connection with the disposition of Alberta Duvernay assets in the amount of $82.5 million.
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2012
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Petrobank Sells Asset to Grizzly Oil Sands
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Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd.
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Represented Petrobank in connection with an agreement with Grizzly Oil Sands.
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2012
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Preferred Sands Acquires Winn Bay Sand
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Preferred Unlimited Inc.
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Represented Preferred Sands of Canada in connection with its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Winn Bay Sand.
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2012
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CanEra Energy Corp. Acquisition of SE Saskatchewan Interests from TAQA North
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CanEra Energy Corp.
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Represented CanEra in connection with its C$358 million acquisition of Southeast Saskatchewan oil and gas assets.
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2012
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Bell Acquires an Indirect Participation in Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment
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Bimcor (Bell Master Trust Fund)
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Represented the manager of Bell Master Trust Fund in its indirect acquisition of a 9.4% participation in the Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment company.
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2012
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5N Plus' $40 Million Equity Financing
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5N PLus Inc.
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Represented 5N Plus in connection with its $40 million new issue of units.
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2012
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Sale of Place des Quatre-Bourgeois
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Confidential
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Representing the vendor in the sale of a shopping center known as Place des Quatre-Bourgeois.
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2012
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Miller Creek and Brown Lake Sale to Innergex
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Capital Power Corporation
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Representing Capital Power L.P. in connection with an agreement to sell the limited partnership that owns two British Columbia hydro facilities to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
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2012
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Sprague Completes Acquisition of Kildair
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Sprague Operating Resources LLC
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Acted for Sprague Operating Resources LLC. in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in Kildair Services Ltd.
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2012
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Catalyst Paper's Restructuring
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Chaitton LLP
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Represented Wilmington Trust, an indenture trustee, in connection with a C$1.5 billion restructuring. Our client had bonds worth C$400 million.
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2012
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Luxury Retreats C5$ Million Financing
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Luxury Retreats
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Represented Luxury Retreats in connection with a C$5 million equity financing lead by iNovia Capital.
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2012
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Long Term Financing
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National Bank of Canada
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Represented the lender in connection with the long-term financing of a commercial building in Montreal.
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2012
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Acquisition of Upside Software Inc.
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SciQuest Inc.
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Advised SciQuest, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of the business of Upside Software Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta.
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2012
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Logistec Corporation C$75 Million Financing
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Bank of Montreal
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Representing Bank of Montreal, as agent, in connection with its C$75 million syndicated financing in favour of Logistec Corporation.
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2012
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Canada Labour Code
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Confidential
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Representation of a federally regulated employer on charges under Canada Labour Code arising from double fatality in confined space.
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2012
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IBA Opinion
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Clilffs Natural Resources
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Opinion on the Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) of the Lake Bloom iron mine project near Fermont.
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2012
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Acquisition of Minority Interest in a Heat Exchanger Manufacturer
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Confidential
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Represented our client in connection with its acquisition of a 49% interest in a heat exchanger manufacturer based in Gatineau, Quebec.
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2012
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Employment Litigation
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City of Trois-Rivières
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Representing the City of Trois-Rivières in connection with an employment litigation case.
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2012
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Sainte-Justine Children’s Hospital
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Confidential
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Advised a bidder in respect of a C$950 million proposal to design, finance and construct a new hospital building, research centre, power plant and parking facilities for the Ste-Justine Children's Hospital in Montreal.
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2012
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Ottawa Light Rail Transit Project
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Confidential
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Advised our client in respect of its participation in a team bidding to design, build, finance and operate a new light rail commuter line and rehabilitate an existing highway in the City of Ottawa, Ontario.
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2012
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Acquisition of March Networks Corporation
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Infinova (Canada) Ltd
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Represented Infinova (Canada) Ltd in connection with its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of March Networks Corporation.
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2012
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Burmese Government Reforms their Legal Infrastructure
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Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
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Lead Counsel to the Investment Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to help draft key consumer/competition legislation for the country.
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2012
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Supreme Court Case on Jurisdiction of Ontario Courts Under Private International Law
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Confidential
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Representation of three interveners in an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada that raised questions on the jurisdiction of Ontario courts to hear cases arising from accidents that happened in Cuba.
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2012
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MEC Disposes of Canadian Assets
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MMCII Energy ULC
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Represented MEC Canada in connection with the disposition of its Canadian assets for the amount of $60M.
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2012
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Aboriginal Rights
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Cap-Ex Ventures Ltd.
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Representing Cap-Ex Ventures Ltd. in connection with the negotiations with aboriginal groups.
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2012
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Cineflix Media's Merger with Participant Media
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Cineflix Media Inc.
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Acted for Montreal based Cineflix Media Inc. in its amalgamation with 8164797 Canada Limited, an important North American provider of entertainment.
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2012
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Investissement Quebec's Minority Interest in Petrolia Inc.
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Investissement Quebec
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Advised Investissement Québec in connection with a minority interest in Pétrolia inc., a public oil and gas exploration company in Quebec.
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2012
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SXC's $4.4B Catalyst Buy
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SXC Health Solutions
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Canadian counsel to SXC in connection with its agreement to pay $4.4B to acquire rival Catalyst Health Solutions, in a deal that means more consolidation in the health care industry.
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2012
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Kamoto Copper Company's Development Projects
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Kamoto Copper Company SARL
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Advised Kamoto Copper Company SARL (KCC), a subsidiary of Glencore International PLC, in connection with Democratic Republic of the Congo's Société Nationale d'Électricité (SNEL) $283.5M financing.
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2012
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Evergreen's Takeover of MagIndustries
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Evergreen Industries Group
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Acting for Evergreen Industries Ltd. of Shanghai who were successful in mid-July 2011 in their take-over bid of MagIndustries of Toronto.
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2012
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Completes US$303.8 million Public Offering
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust
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Acted as counsel to Sprott Physical Gold Trust in it's public offering of 20,000,000 units for gross proceeds of US$303.8 million.
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2012
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YM BioSciences Inc. Completes US$80M Public Offering
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YM Biosciences Inc.
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Represented YM BioSciences Inc. in an offering of 40,250,000 common shares at US$2.00 per share for gross proceeds of approximately US$80M.
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2012
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$349.4 million
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Gold Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 23,000,000 trust units at US$15.19 per unit for gross proceeds of US$349,370,000, which included the exercise in full of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2012
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$349.1 million
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Silver Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 26,450,000 trust units at US$13.20 per unit for gross proceeds of US$349,140,000, which included the exercise in full of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2012
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Electronic Pay Slip
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L'Oréal Canada
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Successfully defended L'Oréal against a grievance alleging that the employer's decision to deliver electronic versions of pay slips only was against s. 46 of the Labour Standards Act.
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2012
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Îles-des-Sœurs Development
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Arthur Garmaise
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Representing Arthur Garmaise, one of the persons involved since the very beginning in the development of Île-des-Sœurs, in connection with a claim against Nuns Island Investment (NII).
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2012
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Momentous.ca Corp. v. Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball Ltd.
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Momentous.ca Corp.
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The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in a case in which we represented the City of Ottawa as respondent.
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2012
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Occupational Health and Safety Due Diligence
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Confidential
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Provided advice regarding Occupational Health and Safety due diligence training to full complement of supervisors and managers for a municipality.
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2012
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Defending a manufacturer
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Confidential
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Defending a manufacturer against class action proceedings in Quebec and in British Columbia.
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2012
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Bellamont Exploration Merges with Storm Resources
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Bellamont Exploration Ltd
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Represented Bellamont Exploration Ltd. in connection with an arrangement agreement it entered into with Storm Resources Ltd. to combine both companies.
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2012
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Lockout
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Au Roi du Coq Rôti inc.
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We represented a family run restaurant, Au Roi du Coq Rôti, in connection with its labour litigation.
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2012
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Victory Before the Superior Court of Québec
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Confidential
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We successfully represented an office equipment retailer against a class action based on Quebec's Consumer Protection Act, claiming the refund of premiums paid for extended warranties.
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2012
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PetroBakken Sells Assets in Viewfield Bakken
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PetroBakken Energy Ltd.
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Represented PetroBakken Energy in connection with Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s acquisition of certain assets in the Viewfield Bakken light oil resource play in southeast Saskatchewan.
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2012
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New Star Energy's Asset Aquisition in Alberta
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New Star Energy Ltd.
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Represented New Star Energy Ltd. in connection with an asset acquisition in Alberta and with related equity financing.
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2012
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CBI Health Group Acquires Clinique de Réadaptation Rosemont - Québec
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CBI Health Group
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Represented CBI Health Group in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Clinique de Réadaptation Rosemont.
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2012
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Dorel Acquires Guru Cycles
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Dorel Industries Inc.
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Represented Cannondale Sports Group, a subsidiary of Dorel Industries, in connection with its acquisition of Guru Cycles Inc.
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2012
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National Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program
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Confidential
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Advised a global manufacturer on the development of a National Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program for Canadian operations.
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2012
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Constitutional Challenge on the Federal Jurisdiction Over Postal Services
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Canada Post Corporation
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Represented Canada Post Corporation before the Federal Court of Appeal in the review of a decision rendered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
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2012
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Ontario OHSA
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Confidential
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Successful representation of employer and manager of hospital premises on charges under Ontario OHSA arising out of a critical injury at the workplace.
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2012
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PetroBakken Sells Weyburn Unit
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PetroBakken Energy Ltd.
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Represented PetroBakken in connection with the disposition of Weyburn Unit.
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2012
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Purchase of Part of Caterpillar’s Bucyrus Distribution Business by Hewitt
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Hewitt Equipment Limited
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Represented Hewitt Equipment Ltd. and its subsidiary, Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. (Atlantic), in connection with their acquisition from Caterpillar Global Mining LLC of the Bucyrus equipment distribution and support business in the province of Quebec, Western Labrador and the Maritimes.
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2012
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Confidential
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Representation of a federally regulated employer on Appeal and suspension of OHS Direction related to respiratory equipment in complex, high risk environment.
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2012
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K2 Wind Project
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Capital Power Corporation
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Advised Capital Power in connection with its partnership with Samsung Renewable and Pattern Renewable for a Southwestern Ontario 270 MW wind power project.
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2011
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Trellia Acquires Wyse Technology
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Trellia Networks Inc.
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Represented Trellia Networks Inc. in the sale of its shares to Wyse Technology Inc.
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2011
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5N Plus Inc. Acquires MCP Group SA
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5N Plus Inc.
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Acted for 5N Plus Inc. in connection with the acquisition of MCP Group SA of Tilly, Belgium.
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2011
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Ontario OHSA
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Confidential
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Successful representation of general contractor on charges under Ontario OHSA arising from worker fall from false work.
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2011
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Sika Canada Acquires a Polymer Manufacturer
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Sika Canada
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Advised Sika Canada on the real estate component of the acquisition of a major polymer manufacturer.
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2011
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CHUM's Private Placement of $148.5 Million
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Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
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Representing the CHUM in connection with the private placement of $148.5 million of unsecured 4.448% debentures maturing in 2049.
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2011
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Lime Hill Capital and Liquid Nutrition Complete Qualifying Transaction Amalgamation
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Liquid Nutrition
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Represented Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. in connection with a series of transactions as a result of which LNG became a publicly-traded company.
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2011
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Sale of the Anachemia
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Anachemia Canada Inc.
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Represented Anachemia Inc in connection with the acquisition of its business and affiliates, by VWR International Inc.
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2011
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Valleyfield Terminal
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CSX Transportation, Inc. and CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc.
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Acting for CSX Transportation, Inc. and CSX Indermodal Terminals, Inc. in connection with the filing of an application before the Canadian Transportation Agency, as well as regulatory issues concerning the project to build an intermodal terminal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec.
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2011
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Advice on IHS Issues Regarding Joint Health and Safety Committee
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Confidential
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Advice and opinions to public district school board on Ministry of Labour concerns and orders relating to JHSCs and the functioning of the JHSCs.
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2011
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Opinion on Privacy and OHS Matters
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Confidential
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Provided advice and opinion to school board regarding release of confidential medical information, privacy and OHS concerns in relation to violent worker.
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2011
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Training in OHS Matters for School Board Personnel
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Durham District School Board
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Conducting training session in occupational health and safety due diligence for school board managers and supervisors.
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2011
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Assistance with OHS Contracting Program
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Confidential
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Assisted with advice and opinions and assistance with OHS aspects of contractor policies and systems and conducting training sessions on same.
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2011
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Compliance Matters
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Confidential
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Advised an international leading military and police materials producer on various compliance matters.
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2011
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Atlantica Mining's Private Placement
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Atlantica Mining Corporation
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Acted for Atlantica Mining in connection with its private placement of 1,500,000 units for a total amount of $1.125M.
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2011
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Royal Coal Corp's Private Placement
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Confidential
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Acted for the agents in connection with Royal Coal Corp's private placement of $34.5M in special warrants.
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2011
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Dia Bras Private Placement
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Dia Bras Exploration Inc.
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Acted for Dia Bras in connection with its private placement of $137M in subscription receipts.
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2011
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Lachlan Star Limited's Private Placement
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Confidential
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Acted for the agents in connection with Lachlan Star Limited's private placement of $13.1M in special warrants.
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2011
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Alexis Minerals Corporation's Additional Short Form Offering
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Condifential
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Acted as counsel to the underwriters in connection with Alexis Minerals Corporation's public offering of $17.5M in common shares.
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2011
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Iberian Minerals Corp.'s Additional Short Form Offering
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Iberian Minerals Corp.
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Acted as counsel to Iberian Minerals Corp. in it's public offering of $76M in ordinary shares.
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2011
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Volta Resources' Additional Short Form Offering
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Confidential
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Acted as counsel to the underwriters in connection with Volta Resources Inc.'s public offering of $40M of common shares on the exercise of a special warrant.
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2011
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Mawson West's Initial Public Offering in Canada
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Confidential
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Acted as counsel to the underwriters in Mawson West's initial public offering of$120M in common shares and subscription receipts in Canada.
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2011
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$340.7 million
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Gold Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 27,168,500 trust units at US$12.54 per unit for gross proceeds of US$340,692,990, which included the exercise in part of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2011
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Completes Follow-On Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of US$305.9 million
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust
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Represented Sprott Physical Gold Trust in a cross-border follow-on public offering of 21,850,000 trust units at US$14.00 per unit for gross proceeds of US$305,900,000, which included the exercise in full of the over-allotment option under the offering.
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2011
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Rio Novo Acquires Mineral Assets in Colombia
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Rio Novo Gold Inc.
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Represented Rio Novo in an acquisition of mineral exploration assets in Colombia.
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2011
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Serabi's Dual listing (AIM-TSX)
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Serabi Mining Plc.
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Represented Serabi in its dual listing at the Toronto Stock Exchange and further private placement of 9,000,000 units for a total amount of $4.95M.
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2011
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Rio Verde Completes an RTO and a Public Offering
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Rio Verde Minerals Development Corporation
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Represented Rio Verde in several of its financings in 2011 for an aggregate total of C$20 million.
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2011
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Rio Verde Acquires a Controlling Interest
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Rio Verde Minerals Development Corporation
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Represented Rio Verde in connection with its acquisition of a Brazilian company for a total amount of US$14M.
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2011
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Teva Canada Limited v. Eli Lilly and Company
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Novopharm (now Teva Canada Limited)
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We represented Novopharm and prevailed in a four week impeachment action and successfully invalidated Lilly’s patent claiming the use of atomoxetine as an effective treatment for ADHD.
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2011
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Lionsgate's Opposition to Takeover Bid
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Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation
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Represented Lionsgate Entertainment Corp., in connection with the unsolicited takeover bid of its shares made by the Icahn Group.
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2011
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Successful Appeal Before the Supreme Court of Canada
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Vancouver Airport Limited
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Argued an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada in a class action brought in the name of investors in a hotel development project.
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2011
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Defense of Teva Canada Limited v. Eli Lilly and Company in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia
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Novopharm (now Teva Canada Limited)
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Class action proceedings in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia, involving product liability allegations regarding the use of an anti-depressant medication.
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2011
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Defending a Lock Manufacturer Against Class Action Proceedings in Both Québec and Ontario
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Confidential
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Defending a push-button lock manufacturer against product liability class action proceedings.
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2011
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Defending Backflip Studios
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Backflip Studios
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Currently defending software developer Backflip Studios in privacy class action proceedings.
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2011
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Defending The Weather Channel
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The Weather Channel, Inc.
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Defending The Weather Channel in privacy class action proceedings.
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2011
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Representing the Canadian Arbitration Congress Before the Supreme Court of Canada in Seidel v. TELUS Communications Inc.
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Canadian Arbitration Congress
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Represented the Canadian Arbitration Congress, an intervener before the Supreme Court of Canada, in Seidel v. TELUS Communications Inc., 2011 SCC 15, a case raising the question whether a mandatory arbitration clause in a consumer contract precluded commencing a class action in a statutory environment.
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2011
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Grenada General Hospital
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International Finance Corporation & Government of Grenada
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We are advising the International Finance Corporation and the Government of Grenada with respect to the development and implementation of a public-private partnership to design, finance, construct, equip and manage the main referral hospital in St. George's, Grenada.
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2011
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Ellerth Wind Farm (Minnesota)
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Confidential
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We are advising a client in connection with the development of a 100 MW wind farm in Minnesota.
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2011
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Matala Hydro Dam Rehabilitation in Angola
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Société Générale (Canada Branch)
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Acted for the lenders in respect of the financing of the rehabilitation of the Matala hydroelectric dam in Angola.
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2011
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Great Lakes Hydro Income Fund Acquires 15 Hydroelectric Power Plants and a Wind Project
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Brookfield Renewable Power Fund (formerly Great Lakes Hydro Income Fund)
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Advised the Independent Committee of Brookfield Renewable Power Fund with respect to the acquisition of 15 hydroelectric power plants and the 50 MW Gosfield Wind Project.
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2011
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Creation of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners
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Great Lakes Hydro Income Fund (désormais Brookfield Renewable Power Income Fund)
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We advised the Independent Committee of Brookfield Renewable Power Fund with regard to the combination of its assets with those of its parent to create Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P.
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2011
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Defending Novopharm/ratiopharm in One of Canada's Largest Class Action Ever
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Novopharm/ratiopharm
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Acting for Novopharm/ratiopharm in defence of proposed claims for C$3.8 billion, one of the largest class action ever in Quebec, if not in Canada, based on alleged rebates and gifts given to pharmacists in contravention of Quebec’s drug insurance plan.
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2011
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Defending Korean Air Against Allegations of Price-Fixing
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Korean Air
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Defending class action proceedings brought in British Columbia and Quebec alleging a worldwide price-fixing scheme.
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2011
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Defending AMF Against Claim in Relation to Norbourg Fraud
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Autorité des marchés financiers
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Defending Quebec’s financial market regulator against an authorized claim by 9,200 investors in relation to the infamous Norbourg fraud perpetrated by Vincent Lacroix.
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2011
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Agent Orange Case
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Mosanto & Pharmacia
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Acted for Monsanto and Pharmacia in the Agent Orange class actions brought across Canada.
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2011
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Northeast Anthony Henday Drive, Alberta Financing
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Confidential
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We are advising the Lenders to a bidder's consortium with respect to the project agreement and the financing of this 24-km bypass highway in Edmonton ($1B).
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2011
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Saint-Cyprien Wind Farm Succesful Hydro-Quebec Bid Accepted
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Confidential
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We advised a client in the bid to design, build, finance and operate a 25-MW wind farm with First Nations or municipal partners.
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2011
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TransForce Purchases Dynamex
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Transforce Inc.
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Represented Transforce Inc. in its acquisition of the Canadian and U.S. operations of Dynamex Inc. in the amount of US$248M.
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2011
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Financing of Alcoa Power Installations
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Investissement Quebec
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We represented Investissement Québec in the drafting and negotiation of a loan guarantee in the amount of $228M to be granted to Alcoa ltée for the modernization of its power installations in Quebec.
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2011
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CHUM Hospital
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Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)
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The firm is doing the lion's share of the legal work in connection with all aspects of the modernization program, including a public-private partnership for the financing, construction and operation of a new 770-bed hospital in downtown Montreal, a $1.5B+ project.
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2011
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Ontario OHSA
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Confidential
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Successfully represented a general contractor on charges under Ontario OHSA arising from worker fall from the open side of a construction project.
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2011
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Ontario OHSA
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Confidential
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Successfully represented of engineering firm acting as constructor at construction project, charged under Ontario OHSA along with superintendent, in relation to a worker fall from a scaffold.
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2010
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Ontario Asbestos Regulations
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Successfully represented the Corporation, President and Senior Manager on charges arising out of asbestos regulations in Ontario, defence of due diligence accepted.
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2010
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Workers' Compensation Litigation
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Confidentiel
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Successfully represented a North American steel product manufacturer in Workers’ Compensation litigation involving off- site fatal workplace accident to vehicle driver where claim made that matter arose in the course of employment.
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2010
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Churchill Wind Farm
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Confidential
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Advised a client in the development and subsequent sale to a large scale developer of a 100 MW wind farm project located in Southern Ontario.
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2010
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Occupational Health and Safety Due Diligence
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Confidential
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Advised a North American steel product manufacturer on audit for the corporate Safety Steering Committee and the Board of Directors on Occupational Health and Safety due diligence measures being taken by corporation.
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2010
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Acquisition of Assets from Crew Resources
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Paramount Energy Trust
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Represented Paramount Energy Trust in its acquisition of Alberta oil and gas assets from Crew Resources in the amount of C$125 million.
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2010
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Mountain Province Diamonds' Additional Short Form Offering
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Confidential
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Public offering by Mountain Province Diamonds Ltd. in the amount of $10M. Acted for the underwriters.
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2010
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Rio Novo Gold Secondary Offering
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Rio Novo Gold Inc.
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Represented Rio Novo Gold Inc. in its secondary offering of C$46M.
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2010
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Result Energy Acquires PetroBakken Energy
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Result Energy Inc.
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Acquisition of Result Energy Inc. by PetroBakken Energy Ltd. for cash and shares for total consideration of approximately $480M by way of plan of arrangement.
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2010
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Defending Aurelian Resources Inc.
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Aurelian Resources Inc.
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Defending the mining company in a claim brought by holders of expired warrants.
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2010
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Quest Rare Minerals Completes an IPO
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Quest Rare Minerals Ltd.
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We represented Quest Rare Minerals in a public offering in each of the provinces of Canada.
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2010
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Defending L'Oreal
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L'Oréal Canada
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Defending L’Oréal in a suit alleging that L’Oréal Kids shampoo contained hazardous ingredients.
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2010
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Defended Hydro-Québec
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Hydro-Quebec
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Defending Hydro-Québec against a class action instituted by a group of non-unionized retired employees.
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2010
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Defended AGF Funds in Quebec and Ontario
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AGF Funds Inc.
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Defended a mutual fund dealer against market timing allegations.
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2010
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Ontario FIT Program
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Confidential
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We are advising several clients regarding the Ontario FIT Programme, the province’s feed-in tariff programme, the first in North America.
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2010
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Result Energy Inc's Recapitalization, Acquisitions and Merger
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Result Energy Inc.
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We represented new management team in the recapitalization of Result and initial acquisitions of Nexstar Energy.
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2010
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Multiple Canadian Wind Farms
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Confidential
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Advising a large wind turbine manufacturer with regard to its activities in Canada and certain projects in the United States.
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2010
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King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Redevelopment in Bermuda
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Confidential
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We advised a mechanical/electrical subcontractor and service provider in connection with the redevelopment of this major hospital facility.
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2010
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Sorel-Tracy Prison
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Confidential
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We have been retained by a prequalified bidder with respect to a project in relation to the construction of a prison in Sorel-Tracy.
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2010
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Defending Hitachi Against Claims in Ontario and Québec
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Hitachi – LG Data Systems
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Defending Competition Act class claims in Ontario and Québec.
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2010
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Successful Defence of BMW Canada Inc. and BMW North America in Canadian Competition Class Proceedings
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BMW Canada Inc.
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Successful defence of BMW Canada Inc. and BMW North America in Canadian competition class proceedings brought in Ontario and British Columbia alleging that major automotive manufacturers violated the Competition Act in relation to importation of automobiles.
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2010
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Defending Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists
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Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec
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Defending a class action instituted against the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec.
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2010
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Lionsgate Opposition to Takeover Bid
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Lionsgate Entertainment Corp.
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Represented Lionsgate Entertainment Corp., the target of an unsuccessful $1B hostile takeover bid by entities affiliated with Carl Icahn.
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2010
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Corporate OHS Standards
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Confidential
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Advising a national food retailer on corporate OHS Standards, involving multiple members of national OHS and Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
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2009
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Training in OHS Contracting Matters
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University of Guelph
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Conducted full day occupational health and safety due diligence and management of contractors session for University upon introduction of new contractor management program.
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2009
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PetroBakken Energy's Disposition of Alberta Assets
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PetroBakken Energy Ltd.
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Continued representation of PetroBakken in all aspects of a public bid asset disposition process resulting in several successful transactions.
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2009
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Petrobank Energy Buys TriStar Oil and Gas
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TriStar Oil & Gas
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Represented TriStar in its combination with the Canadian business unit of Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. to create Petrobakken Energy Ltd.
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2009
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Legacy Oil & Gas' Acquisition of Connaught Energy
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Legacy Oil & Gas Inc. (anciennement Glamis Resources Inc.)
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Represented Legacy Oil & Gas in its acquisition of Connaught Energy Ltd. for total consideration of approximately $200M.
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2009
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TriStar's Asset Acquisition
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TriStar Oil & Gas
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Acted for TriStar in connection with its asset acquisition from Talisman Energy Canada and Fortuna (US) L.P.
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2009
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Series of Mergers and Acquisitions by TriStar
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TriStar Oil & Gas
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Represented TriStar on a series of mergers and acquisitions.
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2009
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Orion Oil & Gas' Acquisition of Auriga Energy Inc.
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Orion Oil & Gas
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Acted for Orion Oil & Gas in connection with it's acquisition of Auriga Energy Inc., related financing and debt facility and reverse takeover of public Alberta corp.
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2009
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NAL Oil & Gas Trust's Acquisition of Breaker Energy Ltd.
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Breaker Energy Ltd.
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Acted for Breaker Energy Ltd. which was acquired by NAL Oil & Gas Trust in December 2009.
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2009
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Harvest Energy Acquires Pegasus Energy
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Harvest Energy Trust
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Acted for Harvest Energy Trust in connection with its acquisition of Pegasus Oil & Gas by take-over bid.
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2009
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Victory Before the Supreme Court of Canada
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Canada Post Corporation
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Representation of Canada Post before the Supreme Court of Canada in proceedings that gave rise to a precedent-setting decision in 2009.
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2009
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Perth Resource Recovery Facility
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Conporec Inc.
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We advised a Canadian corporation in respect of its participation in a consortium bidding to design, build, finance and operate a resource recovery facility with near Perth.
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2009
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Montreal ICI Project
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Confidential
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We advised the winning consortium selected to design, upgrade and replace the City of Montreal’s water-pumping stations at ICI.
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2009
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Defending Institut Philippe-Pinel
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Institut Philippe-Pinel
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Defended a long-term public health care facility against class action proceedings by beneficiaries alleging unsatisfactory services.
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2009
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Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery
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Cemetery corporation of Notre-Dame de Montréal parish
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Representation of the Fabrique de la Paroisse Notre-Dame de Montréal in a class action proceeding launched on behalf of the families of deceased who could not be buried because of a labour conflict.
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2009
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Defending Samsung Electronics
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Samsung Electronics
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Defending a claim launched in 2009 against the maker of allegedly defective television sets.
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2009
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Moncton Courthouse, NB
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Government of New Brunswick Department of supply and services
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The firm acted as special counsel to New Brunswick Department of supply and services in connection with a proposed P3 for the design, construction, financing and operation of a new courthouse.
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2009
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Saint John, NB Courthouse
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Government of New-Brunswick
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Represented the New-Brunswick's Department of Supply and Services' Special Comittee involved in the design, financial, construction and maintenance of the P3 partnership of the new courthouse and related facilities in Saint John’s, New Brunswick.
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2009
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Women’s College Hospital
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Confidential
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We advised a mechanical/electrical design-build subcontractor and service provider in connection with the redevelopment of a major Toronto hospital.
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2009
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OPP Modernization Project
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Confidential
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Advising a service provider in connection with a proposal for the development of 17 capital projects throughout the Province of Ontario.
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2009
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Adelaide and Nanticoke Wind Farms, Ontario
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Confidential
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Involved in the formation of a joint venture submission of applications to design, build and operate two wind farms, the Adelaide Wind Farm and the Nanticoke Wind Farm (150MW), in the province of Ontario.
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2009
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Defending Loto-Québec
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Loto-Québec
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Defended Loto-Québec, the state-operated lottery, in a $700M class action before the Québec Superior Court and Court of Appeal.
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2009
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Mobilicity Financing
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ING Bank N.V.
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Advised ING Bank N.V. as lead arranger for for the financing of the build-out and construction of a new wireless network.
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2009
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Glamis Resources's Recapitalization and Acquisitions
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Legacy Oil + Gas Inc. (formerly Glamis Resources Inc.)
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Represented Legacy in all aspects of the recapitalization of Glamis Resources and follow up acquisitions.
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2009
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Alberta Clipper Signs a Plan of Arrangement with NAL Oil & Gas Trust
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Alberta Clipper Energy Inc.
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Acted for Alberta Clipper Energy Inc. in it's acquisition by NAL Oil & Gas Trust.
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2009
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Crescent Point Energy Trust and TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd. Acquire Talisman Energy Inc.'s Assets
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Crescent Point Energy Trust and TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd.
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Represented Crescent Point Energy Trust and TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd. in respect of their acquisition of all of Talisman Energy Inc.'s assets in southeast Saskatchewan and Montana.
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2009
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