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Bennett Jones LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Canada > Cannabis Tier 1
Bennett Jones LLP had a hand in many of the largest cannabis deals to hit the market over the past year. In a highlight example, go-to cannabis transactional specialist Aaron Sonshine advised Cresco Labs on its $2bn acquisition of Columbia Care, which made Cresco the largest cannabis producer and retailer in the US at the time of the transaction. Toronto-based Sonshine co-heads the practice together with firm vice chair and Toronto managing partner Dominique Hussey, who specializes in advising cannabis clients on IP and regulatory matters; she notably provides ongoing regulatory advice to Canopy Growth. Other key contacts include corporate finance specialist Angela Blake, who splits her time between Toronto and Vancouver; Toronto’s Kim Lawton, who is well versed in cannabis-related capital markets and securities issues; and Toronto-based IP and life sciences partner Melissa Dimilta.Practice head(s):
Aaron Sonshine; Dominique Hussey
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Canopy Growth Corporation
Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation
Cresco Labs
Emerald Health Therapeutics
FIGR
Glass House Brands
Greg Guyatt
Indiva
KAOS Capital
MPX International Corporation
Nation to Nation (All Nations Cannabis)
Nova Cannabis
PharmaCielo Holdings
Praesidio Health
PricewaterhouseCoopers
RedeCan Pharm
Terrascend Corp
Trichome Financial Corp, Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp, MYM Nutraceuticals, Trichome Retail Corp, MYM International Brands, and Highland Grow
VIVO Cannabis
Work highlights
- Advised Cresco Labs on its $2bn acquisition of Columbia Care.
- Acted for RedeCan Pharm and 48North Cannabis Corp on their respective sales to HEXO Corp, totalling nearly $1bn.
- Represented Mr Guyatt, the Chief Financial Officer of CannTrust, as a defendant in a multi-jurisdictional class action in Canada and the US, stemming from the disclosure of unlicensed cultivation discovered by a Health Canada audit.
Canada > Dispute resolution: Alberta Tier 1
The Alberta group at Bennett Jones LLP demonstrates strength in commercial litigation involving the mining, oil and gas, construction and tech sectors, and has experience representing individuals and multinational companies in all levels of the Canadian courts. In addition, the team’s corporate litigation expertise covers shareholder disputes, post-M&A litigation, securities litigation and breach of contract. Christine Plante heads up the department; additional key partners include Blair Yorke-Slader KC, whose workload includes contract, shareholder, securities and trust disputes; and Munaf Mohamed KC, who specializes in financial crimes matters and also has broad arbitration experience. Michael Mysak‘s work has an emphasis on fraud litigation, securities litigation and shareholder disputes; Laura Gill is active on energy and corporate disputes, including indemnity claims and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Christine Plante
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Tahakom Investments Company et al.
Canadian Pacific Railway
NEP Canada ULC
801 Seventh
Wood Group Canada
Questor Technology
Molopo Energy Canada
Fournier et al.
PesoRama
Shareholders of JAM Hospitality
Home Solutions
Third Eye Capital and Tara Holdings
The Hydro Company
Ovintiv Canada ULC and Cenovus Energy
Work highlights
- Represented a group of Saudi Arabian companies in advancing a fraud claim against a high-ranking former cabinet minister of the Saudi government.
- Represented Canadian Pacific Railway in a claim by a developer, Remington Development Corporation, against CP and the Province of Alberta.
- Represented NEP Canada ULC in significant litigation involving post-M&A matters.
Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 1
Energy powerhouse Bennett Jones LLP is widely recognized as a leader in the oil and gas space, where it routinely represents key industry stakeholders (both private and public sector participants) on the full life cycle of matters. Fielding a deep bench of specialists, including regulatory, environmental law and transactional-focused experts, the Calgary-based group brings to bear deep expertise in each of the upstream, midstream and downstream spheres. Firm vice chair and Calgary managing partner Patrick Maguire remains a go-to name for commercial matters and recently represented Canada Oil Sands Co on the sale of its equity interest in Japan Canada Oil Sands to a special purpose acquisition vehicle owned by Greenfire Acquisition Corporation. Other recommended transactional names include up-and-coming partner Luke Morrison and practice co-head Ashley White. On the regulatory side, department co-head Shawn Munro is highly regarded. Additional regulatory specialists include Lawrence Smith KC, Brad Gilmour and Martin Ignasiak, who recently joined from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Vivek Warrier recently left for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.Practice head(s):
Shawn Munro; Ashley White
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Maguire; Luke Morrison; Lawrence Smith KC; Brad Gilmour; Martin Ignasiak; Sean Assié
Key clients
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Pacific Northern Gas
Repsol Oil & Gas Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers
NEP Canada Corp
Gibson Energy
ATCO Pipelines
Areti Energy
ATCO
Whitecap Resources
Ovintiv Canada
Work highlights
- Advising ATCO on the early stage design and engineering for a potential clean hydrogen project near Fort Saskatchewan, which it is proposing in collaboration with Suncor Energy.
Canada > Environment Tier 1
Bennett Jones LLP’s comprehensive environmental law practice is distinguished by its broad practice scope, with strong skill sets in project development, operational matters, transactional support and litigation. Leveraging the wider firm’s premier oil and gas practice, the group is particularly recognized for its experience in energy and natural resources-related work but it also handles matters in the real estate, infrastructure, food processing and manufacturing spheres, among others. Go-to Toronto-based specialist Leonard Griffiths co-heads the national department alongside Vancouver managing partner Radha Curpen. The deep bench also draws on Calgary-based regulatory lead Brad Gilmour; Toronto-based climate change co-head Sarah Gilbert, whose practice spans a mix of environmental, and health and safety issues; and Calgary-based energy regulatory specialist Martin Ignasiak, who recently joined the team from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.Practice head(s):
Leonard Griffiths; Radha Curpen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Global Container Terminals
Kissner Group
Mining Association of British Columbia
TriWest Private Capital Growth Fund
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Coca-Cola
Loblaw, Wittington Leaseholds and Wittington Leased Properties
Husky Oil Operations
Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District
Oxford Properties Group
Work highlights
- Advised Global Container Terminals on its proposed investment to expand its existing Deltaport Container Terminal by adding a fourth berth.
- Advised Stone Canyon Industries Holdings and Kissner Group Holdings on all Canadian legal matters relating to its $3.2bn acquisition of K+S Aktiengesellschaft’s North and South American salt business, including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt.
- Advised the Mining Association of British Columbia on Indigenous relations, Aboriginal law, environmental and regulatory matters.
Transport > Aviation Tier 1
Bennett Jones LLP houses a strong practice that is well-versed in corporate financing, aircraft financing, leasing, acquisition, debt restructuring, compliance issues, litigation and regulatory matters. The group is routinely instructed by major airlines, aircraft operators and aircraft manufacturers for advice on purchase and sale agreements with manufacturers and for used aircraft. Aircraft leasing companies and financiers seek out the team for assistance with lease structures, aircraft purchase, lease novations, aircraft financing and aircraft security issues. The team also demonstrates adept handling of contentious matters, and has experience representing clients in litigation relating to maintenance standards and aircraft crashes. Calgary-based Patrick Brennan steers the practice and focuses on aircraft acquisition, dispositions and financings. Also stationed in Calgary, key partner Noriko Shimura majors on aircraft leasing and financing transactions.Practice head(s):
Patrick Brennan K.C.
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Flair Airlines
ATB Financial
Canadian Aviation Infrastructure Consortia
Calgary Fuel Facilities
Edmonton Fuel Facilities
Halifax International Fuel Facilities
International De-icing Facilities
Hamilton Airport Fuel Facilities
Kelowna Glycol Facilities
Montreal International Fuel Facilities
Ottawa International Fuel Facilities
International De-icing Facilities
Pearson International Fuel Facilities
St. John’s Fuel Facilities
Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities
Winnipeg International Fuel Facilities
Chorus Aviation
Cygnet Aviation Academy
Chorus Aviation Capital (Ireland)
General Bank of Canada
Jazz Aviation
Voyageur Aviation
Longview Aviation Capital
Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS)
Eagle Copters
Viking Air
de Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Work highlights
- Advised Flair on all of its aircraft lease negotiations, including the 2022 fleet expansion with the leasing and delivery of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
- Counsel to Chorus in connection with the first amendment and restatement, as well as the second amendment and restatement of Chorus’s existing credit facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia as administrative agent.
- Counsel to a purchaser of a vintage aircraft who is commencing an action against an aircraft broker and aircraft maintenance company for falsely representing the safety and mechanical conditions of the aircraft prior during pre-purchase negotiations and inspection.
Canada > Competition and antitrust Tier 2
The practice at Bennett Jones LLP demonstrates skill in both merger review and competition litigation. The group is co-directed by Washington, D.C.-based former Commissioner of Competition Melanie Aitken, who specializes in litigation, and global antitrust and competition law. Alongside her, noted litigator Randal Hughes co-leads from Toronto. Additional key partner-level names to note include Adam Kalbfleisch, who is experienced in foreign investment review and regulatory matters; and litigator Emrys Davis, who has focused his practice on criminal and civil investigations, in addition to class action defence.Practice head(s):
Melanie L. Aitken; Randal Hughes
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Abbott Laboratories
Air Transat
Alleghany
Amazon.com
American Airlines
Bridgestone
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
Broadridge Financial Solutions
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cardinal Health
Flair Airlines
Gibson Energy ULC
Godiva
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
HEXO
The Nielsen Company and NielsenIQ
Panasonic
Pharmascience
Premier Gold Mines
Premium Brands Holdings
Quebecor
Riverstone Holdings LLC
Shopify
Softbank
Staples Canada
Sycamore Partners
Tempur Sealy International
Time Warner
Total Energy Services
Videotron
Volkswagen
Walgreens
Work highlights
- Acted for Quebecor and its subsidiary Videotron in connection with the Competition Bureau’s application to block Rogers Communications’s $26bn acquisition of Shaw Communications.
- Acted for Alleghany Corporation and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, as Canadian competition counsel, in the $11.6bn acquisition of Alleghany by Berkshire Hathaway.
- Acted for Pharmascience, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Auro Pharma and Dr. Reddys in a generic pharmaceuticals price-fixing conspiracy class action.
Canada > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Bennett Jones LLP leverages the deep bench strength of offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and New York, to advise domestic and multinational corporates and financial institutions on high-value, cross-border M&A, corporate financings, divestitures, take-over bids, restructurings and leveraged buyouts. M&A practice vice chair Curtis Cusinato brings over 25 years of experience to assisting public and private companies and private equity groups at the Toronto office, alongside corporate finance and securities expert Linda Misetich-Dann and Kris Hanc, who advises on public offerings, proxy contests and special committee processes to clients in such sectors as utilities and cannabis. Private equity practice head John Mercury specializes in the energy, financial services, consumer products and manufacturing spaces in Calgary, where Brent Kraus handles M&A and corporate governance matters across the oil and gas, natural resources and transport industries. Other key figures include Patrick Maguire KC, who manages major purchase and sales transactions in the energy sector, and seasoned senior partner Perry Spitznagel KC in Calgary; and Christian Gauthier, who started the firm’s Vancouver office.Practice head(s):
Curtis Cusinato; Linda Misetich-Dann; Kris Hanc; John Mercury; Brent Kraus; John Piasta; Jonathan McCullough
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Maguire KC; Perry Spitznagel KC; Harinder Basra; Matthew Hunt
Key clients
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
EQT Partners Inc.
Kissner Group LLC
Zekelman Industries
Riverstone Holdings
3i Capital
Archer Daniels
Nippon Steel
Medline Industries, LP
IBI Group
PNC Financial Services Group
Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc.
Noront Resources Ltd.
Champion Petfoods, LP
Lineage Logistics Holdings
CF Acquisition Corp
Equitable Bank
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV in its C$1.39bn business combination with Hammerhead Resources.
- Representing Nippon Steel Corporation in its proposed $1.15bn investment in Elk Valley Resources.
- Represented Equitable Bank in its C$470m acquisition of Concentra Bank, which has $11.3bn in assets, from Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan.
Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario Tier 2
The Ontario team at Bennett Jones LLP is known for its handling of cross-border restructuring, fraud, class actions, insolvency, energy, mining, technology and M&A disputes. Practice head Richard Swan specializes in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters and has experience representing clients before all levels of the Ontario and Federal Courts. Additional key department figures include Robert Staley, who handles commercial and securities litigation, securities regulation and class actions; and commercial litigation and class proceedings specialist Michael Eizenga, who takes care of product liability and class action matters. Other key names include Cheryl Woodin and Jeffrey Leon KC.Practice head(s):
Richard Swan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Quebecor
Videotron
Tahakom Investments Company
Rogers Communications
Ernst & Young
Travelers Canada
Hugh Stoyell and Robert Wardell (former directors of Katanga Mining)
Anson Funds
Public Order Emergency Commission
Stoneway Power Generation
Provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon
McCowan and Associates
Canada Nickel Company
Large National Law Firm
Paul Minz, Lorna Minz & Quartet Realty Corporation
York Region Vacant Land Condominium
Nobul Technologies
Bolt Technologies
Hubio Solutions
Work highlights
- Acted for Quebecor and its subsidiary Videotron in connection with the Competition Bureau’s application to block Rogers Communications’s $26bn acquisition of Shaw Communications.
- Represented a group of Saudi Arabian companies in advancing a fraud claim against a high ranking former cabinet minister of the Saudi government.
- Acted for E&Y Canada in its capacity as Monitor and Chief Land Restructuring Officer in the Stelco CCAA proceeding on the Commercial List of the Ontario Superior Court.
Energy and natural resources > Mining
Bennett Jones LLP leverages the deep bench strength of its locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and New York, to advise issuers, underwriters, agents and multinational mining companies involved in multi-jurisdictional, high-value M&A transactions, in addition to complex matters related to project finance, capital markets, construction, securities and the environment. Mining industry expert Sander Grieve leads the team, assisting with high-value M&A and matters involving global mining exploration, development and extraction. Other key figures include Abbas Ali Khan, a specialist in securities and corporate commercial law, who works in the Vancouver and Toronto offices; Linda Misetich Dann, who negotiates and structures asset and share acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations; and Andrew Disipio, who advises public companies on corporate and securities law obligations. Osie Ukwuoma was promoted to partner in March 2023. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.Practice head(s):
Sander Grieve
Other key lawyers:
Abbas Ali Khan; Linda Misetich Dann; Andrew Disipio; James Clare; Marshall Eidinger
Key clients
Noront Resources Ltd.
Osisko Metals Incorporated / Osisko Development Corp. / Osisko Gold Royalties Inc.
Asante Gold Corporation
Waterton Global Resource Management
Argonaut Gold Inc.
SolGold plc
O3 Mining Inc.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
First Majestic Silver Corp.
Frontier Lithium Inc.
Sandbox Royalties Corp.
Work highlights
- Acted for Noront Resources Ltd. in its $600m acquisition by Wyloo Metals, a subsidiary of Australian private investment fund Tattarang, and all M&A and corporate governance matters related to the competing take-over bids by Wyloo and BHP.
- Representing Nippon Steel Corporation in its proposed $1.15bn investment in Elk Valley Resources Ltd. (EVR), a steelmaking coal business to be spun-out as an independent public company from Teck Resources Ltd.
- Acted for Osisko Development Corp. in its $145m acquisition of Tintic Consolidated Metals LLC from IG Tintic LLC, and its related $77m acquisition of Chief Consolidated Metals from Ruby Hollow LLC and Emerald Hollow LLC.
Energy and natural resources > Power Tier 2
Historically better known for its oil and gas practice, Bennett Jones LLP additionally possesses a prominent power offering, which is particularly active in renewable energy and energy transition-related matters. The Calgary-based group enjoys a strong relationship with local energy heavyweight ATCO, with power and renewables lead David Macaulay recently advising ATCO entity Yukon Electrical Company on multiple matters involving Indigenous renewable project development. Other key contacts include transactional partner Thomas McInerney, who has a focus on power, climate change and emissions trading; and energy regulation head Martin Ignasiak, who recently arrived from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Deirdre Sheehan departed in February 2023.Practice head(s):
David Macaulay; Thomas McInerney; Martin Ignasiak
Other key lawyers:
Lucas Morrison
Key clients
ATCO and its related entities, including ATCO Electric, ATCO Power, ATCO Energy Solutions, Yukon Electrical Company, Canadian Utilities, and CU
Cedar LNG Partners
Stoneway Capital Corporation
InfraRed Capital Partners
Montem Resources / Montem Resources Alberta Operations
BioRefinex Canada
Nauticol Energy
Brookfield Renewable / Evolugen Development
Enbridge
Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure
Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp
RES (Renewable Energy Systems)
Pinebrook Golf & Country Club
FortisAlberta
Work highlights
- Acting for Canadian Utilities on the acquisition of a 252 MW suite of operational wind facilities and also on a development pipeline of wind and solar projects.
- Acting for the Yukon Electrical Company, doing business as ATCO Electric Yukon, on multiple matters involving Indigenous renewable project development.
- Acting for InfraRed Capital Partners on its acquisitions, from Algonquin Power & Utilities, of a 49% stake in a portfolio of three wind assets and an 80% stake in the Blue Hill Wind project in Saskatchewan.
Canada > Infrastructure projects Tier 2
Historically best known for its record in energy-related infrastructure, Bennett Jones LLP continues to expand its projects reach. Most notably, Vancouver-based construction and infrastructure specialist David Little teamed up with Vancouver’s Charlene Hiller to advise the BC government, through Transportation Investment Corporation, on a new eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel. Other infrastructure industry sweet spots include healthcare, transport and social infrastructure. Calgary-based Jason Roth anchors the group and specializes in representing owners, developers and contractors on infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy, natural resources, and agriculture spheres.Practice head(s):
Jason Roth
Other key lawyers:
David Little; Charlene Hiller; Geoffrey Stenger
Key clients
Providence Health Care Society
Fraser Health Authority
Northern Health Authority
Calgary Glycol Facilities Corporation
ATCO
Transportation Investment Corporation (TIC) and Province of British Columbia
BC Transit
Ovintiv Canada
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure
Waste Connections of Canada
Work highlights
- Acting for Providence Healthcare Society on the approved St Paul’s Hospital project.
- Acting for ATCO on a hydrogen project in Alberta.
- Representing Ovintiv in multiple agreements connected to its Pipestone Expansion Project with Keyera Partnership.
Canada > International trade Tier 2
Demonstrating robust activity in trade remedy cases, Bennett Jones LLP’s full-service international trade and investment group is also well positioned to advise on treaty disputes, economic sanctions and trade controls, customs issues and anti-corruption law. Led in Toronto by veteran trade specialist Darrel Pearson, who has notably acted on more than 200 trade remedy matters, the team also includes talented up-and-coming Toronto-based partners George Reid and Sabrina Bandali, who are establishing broad trade and investment practices. Toronto-based Jessica Horwitz is also recommended. Senior counsel Valerie Hughes left to go freelance in July 2023. Alison FitzGerald, who co-headed the team at Norton Rose Fulbright, joined in October 2023, and specializes in international arbitration.Practice head(s):
Darrel Pearson
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Alphawave
Amalgamated Dairies
Cenovus Energy
Crate & Barrel Canada
Fine Home
G-III Canada
Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems
Hyundai Steel Company
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Kissner Group
Lone Pine Resources Inc. (Prairie Provident Resources)
Luxtona
Michaels of Canada
Nippon Steel Corporation
Retail Council of Canada
Scentsy Canada
Volkswagen
Watermill Group
World Trade Organization
Zekelman Industries
Work highlights
- Representing Hyundai in a complex antidumping case relating to special tariffs imposed on importations of large power transformers exported from the Republic of Korea.
- Representing Amalgamated Dairies in a judicial review and an action at the Federal Court of Canada.
- Representing Fine Home, and its related furniture manufacturing entities Dongguan Advantech Polyurethane Foam Products Co and Jiashan Foamtech Furniture, in an expedited review under Canada’s Special Import Measures Act of certain upholstered domestic seating exported to Canada by the exporters.
Canada > Real estate Tier 2
Bennett Jones LLP combines the deep bench strength of offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and New York to advise a broad client roster of developers, investors, portfolio managers, landlords, tenants, retailers, financial institutions and municipal districts, on a comprehensive range of matters across the practice space. They range from joint venture development and purchases, financings and leasings to asset transactions and M&A. In addition, the team assists with the real estate and construction aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. The practice is led by Jane Helmstadter in Toronto, who brings expertise to transactions involving office, retail and industrial property, multi-family residential developments and renewable energy projects; Alixe Cameron in Calgary, who assists clients with the development of bareland and conventional condominium projects; and Mark Lewis in Vancouver, who specializes in senior housing transactions, rail and aviation transportation-related transactions, as well as work in the forestry, pulp, energy and mining sectors. In Toronto, Simon Crawford draws on extensive experience to advise on private equity matters, fund formation, joint ventures, income trusts and the purchase and sale of real estate assets and real estate companies; and John van Gent acts for both landlords and tenants on commercial leasing, sub-leasing and land leasing arrangements. Other key figures include Paul Mantini (also in Toronto) who displays excellence in lending and project finance matters, and Larry Sandrin in Vancouver, who brings over 40 years in the practice area to manage complex, government-funded infrastructure projects.Practice head(s):
Jane Helmstadter; Alixe Cameron; Mark Lewis
Other key lawyers:
Simon Crawford; John van Gent; Paul Mantini; Larry Sandrin; Riley Whitlock; Sergio Custodio
Key clients
Skyline Industrial REIT
H&R REIT
CMLC and Calgary Stampede
ATCO Power LTD.
RBC Capital Markets Inc.
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Minto Communities Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted for Skyline in a transaction which enabled it to enter the city of Edmonton and expand its holdings in Calgary.
- Acted for H&R REIT on the sale of four properties for combined gross proceeds of $167.8m.
- Acted for both CMLC and Calgary Stampede in a joint partnership for the development of a new convention centre hotel that will complement the expansion of Calgary’s BMO Centre.
Canada > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
The group at Bennett Jones LLP advises clients on the gamut of restructuring and insolvency matters, regularly acting on behalf of creditors, debtors, and court-appointed monitors. Working closely with colleagues in the firm’s litigation, corporate and M&A practices, the lawyers demonstrate sectoral expertise in energy, oil and gas, healthcare, construction and cannabis. The practice is led by Toronto-based Kevin Zych, who majors on private loan workouts and judicially supervised restructurings under the CCAA. Partner Sean Zweig and Kelsey Meyer additional key contacts. Ex-practice head Christopher Simard was appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, effective June 2023.Practice head(s):
Kevin Zych
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Alvarez & Marsal Canada
Bridging Finance Investors Capital Bridging Investors
Bybrook Capital
Concord Pacific Developments
Cresco Labs
Detroit Windsor Tunnel
Durum Capital
Ernst & Young
FIGR Group
Freshlocal Solutions
FTI Consulting Canada
Glenogle Energy
Grant Thornton
KSV Restructuring
MPX International
PharmHouse
Port Capital Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Pyxus International
Ridley Terminals
Solus Alternative Investments
SHP Capital, Apogee Pharmaceuticals
Stone Investment Group
Stoneway Capital
Syncora Guarantee
The Provinces of Canada (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the Territories of Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon)
Third Eye Capital
Trez Capital
XDI Energy Solutions
Work highlights
- Acted as representative counsel for the investors in funds managed by Bridging Finance, assisting PricewaterhouseCoopers with all aspects of receivership proceedings.
- Acted for FTI Consulting Canada, which was appointed as the Receiver of CUDA Energy and affiliates.
- Acted for a group of energy services companies (the Balanced Energy group) and the entity they formed, XDI, to complete a management-led reverse vesting order (RVO) transaction in the cross-border receivership.
Canada > Tax Tier 2
Bennett Jones LLP‘s practice offers tax planning advice, as well as transactional and tax controversy support. Non-contentious strengths include advising on tax aspects of M&A, divestitures and other business ventures, while on the contentious side, the group regularly represent clients in negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax authorities, and in tax appeals. The practice is co-led by Toronto-based contentious and non-contentious practitioner Thomas Bauer, and Calgary-based tax planning specialist Anu Nijhawan. Alongside them, on the contentious side, tax litigation head Edwin Kroft KC works from both the Vancouver and Toronto offices; Calgary-based Jehad Haymour completes the leadership team. Also in Calgary, partner Darcy Moch is noted for his international tax planning expertise.Practice head(s):
Thomas Bauer; Anu Nijhawan; Ed Kroft KC; Jehad Haymour
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ATCO Power / Canadian Utilities
BP Canada Energy Group
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cando Rail & Terminals
Cantor Fitzgerald
CapVest Partners
Cenovus Energy
Cresco Labs, LLC
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV
Devon Canada Corporation
Extendicare
ExxonMobil Canada Resources
Equitable Bank
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
Heritage Resources Limited Partnership
Lee Equity Partners, LLC
Lineage Logistics Holding
North West Refining
Osisko Gold Royalties
Riverstone Holdings LLC
Secure Energy Services
Stone Canyon Industries / Kissner Group
The Denver Broncos NFL Franchise
Third Eye Capital
Total Energy Services
TriWest Capital Partners
Vale Canada
Waste Connections
Zekelman Industries
CBS
CHR Investments
EXC Holdings
Grand Bow Petroleum
Mark Anthony Group
RBC Canada Trading
Schlumberger Canada
Taste of Asia Group
Yong Gang Yang
Work highlights
- Acted as Canadian tax and corporate counsel to the Bowlen family in connection with their ownership of a majority stake in the Denver Broncos NFL franchise, stemming from the initial acquisition in 1984.
- Acted as Canadian counsel to Cresco Labs in its $2bn acquisition of Columbia Care, making Cresco the second-largest cannabis producer and retailer in the US at the time of the transaction.
- Advised Lineage Logistics Holdings, an international refrigerated warehousing and storage company, on its acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services.
Canada > Banking and finance
Predominantly active on behalf of corporate borrowers, Bennett Jones LLP also advises lenders on finance transactions, including alternative lenders such as private equity clients and hedge fund debt investors. In Toronto, Mark Rasile is recognized for his experience in advising borrowers and lenders on a mix of syndicated loans, acquisition finance and restructuring transactions, among other matters. The Toronto team also includes regulatory specialist John Teolis; up-and-coming transactional partner David Rotchtin; and banking and secured transactions co-head Simon Grant. In Calgary, department co-head Karen Dawson and high-profile aviation finance expert Patrick Brennan are recommended. Former group co-head Steve Lutz left the firm in September 2022.Practice head(s):
Karen Dawson; Simon Grant
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
RBC Capital Markets
Barclays Bank
Canso Investment Counsel
TriWest Capital Partners
Morgan Stanley Bank
Canadian Natural Resources
Third Eye Capital
Stantec
North West Redwater Partnership
Waste Connections
Ali Group
Canadian Utilities
The PNC Financial Services Group
Obsidian Energy
Cresco Labs
Equitable Bank
Mountain Province Diamonds
ATB Corporate Financial Services
Tenaska/TMV Corp
ATCO Energy Solutions
CSV Midstream Solutions Corp
Certify
TELUS International
Work highlights
- Advised Stantec on substantial amendments to its C$1.1bn syndicated credit facility, including negotiating and documenting new sustainability link loan terms.
- Advised the lead arrangers, RBC Capital Markets, and lending syndicate on the amendment and restatement of Cameco Corp’s C$1bn syndicated revolving credit facility.
- Advised TriWest Capital Partners on a sponsor-backed, asset-based lending credit agreement provided as acquisition financing for TriWest Capital Partners’ purchase of a majority interest in the Monarch group.
Canada > Capital markets Tier 3
Bennett Jones LLP is predominantly active on behalf of issuers, with a focus on the energy, natural resources and cannabis spheres. The group routinely handles debt and equity matters and had a role in one of 2023’s rare IPOs, where it advised a portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings, as principal shareholder, on Lithium Royalty Corp’s C$150m IPO — Calgary-based John Lawless paired up with the New York office to lead that work. Calgary-based John Piasta and Toronto’s Kristopher Hanc co-head a group that also includes corporate co-head Brent Kraus (Calgary); and corporate and securities partner Harinder Basra (Calgary).Practice head(s):
Kristopher Hanc; John Piasta
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Killam Properties
Keyera
Canadian Utilities/CU
Argonaut Gold
ATB Corporate Financial Services
Waste Connections Inc.
Mountain Province Diamonds
Cresco Labs
Nova Cannabis
Obsidian Energy
Underwriters and agents, including: RBC Dominion Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity, Clarus Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, Haywood Securities, National Bank Financial
Work highlights
- Advised Keyera Corp on a $230m bought deal public offering of common shares.
- Acted for Riverstone VI LRC BV, a portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings, as principal shareholder in the C$150m IPO of Lithium Royalty Corp.
- Advised Mountain Province Diamonds on its $195m issuance of senior secured second lien notes.
Canada > Indigenous law Tier 3
The group at Bennett Jones LLP is experienced in assisting clients with the negotiation of agreements with Indigenous groups relating to communications, capacity funding, benefits sharing and joint economic ventures. The team has additional expertise in dispute resolution work and advising communities on matters relating to governance and Aboriginal rights. Partners Sharon Singh and David Bursey co-lead the practice from Vancouver; ex-practice head Deirdre Sheehan left the firm in February 2023. Partner Radha Curpen is another name of note.Practice head(s):
David Bursey; Sharon Singh
Key clients
Global Container Terminals
Kissner Group
Kinross Gold Corporation
Natural Law Energy
Evolugen (by Brookfield Renewable)
Cedar LNG Partners (GP)
All Nations Cannabis
ATCO and The Yukon Electrical Company
Mining Association of British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Nicola Valley Aggregates
George Massey Tunnel Replacement Projects
Work highlights
- Assisted Global Container Terminals with regulatory and Indigenous law matters.
- Acted for Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC and Kissner Group Holdings in connection with competition and foreign investment matters.
- Advised Kinross on environmental review, regulatory permitting and Aboriginal community relations for the Great Bear Dixie Project.
Canada > Intellectual property Tier 3
Bennett Jones LLP’s oil and gas offering is reflected in its patent practice, where it maintains a dominant position in oilfield-related issues. The group additionally boosted its profile in the agriculture and TMT areas with the recent hires of food and agriculture-focused IP partner Lorelei Graham and Fred Barbieri, who specializes in IP prosecution — the duo arrive from Norton Rose Fulbright in Toronto and Ottawa respectively. Dominique Hussey spearheads the IP litigation practice and is highly regarded for life sciences disputes and energy-related patent and trademark litigation. Stephen Burns focuses on the IP aspects of energy and infrastructure projects and transactions.Practice head(s):
Stephen Burns; Dominique Hussey
Other key lawyers:
Robert McDonald KC; Emily Kettel; Lorelei Graham; Fred Barbieri
Key clients
ATCO Group of Companies, (including ATCO, Canadian Utilities) – Hydrogen / Smart Grid
Auro Pharma/Eugia/CuraTeq group of companies
Beam Suntory family of Spirit Brands
Block (formerly Square)
Blue Ant Media
Boart Longyear entities
Equitable Bank
Ferrero Group (Ferrero, Soremartec and Magic Productions)
Framar International
Government of Alberta – Minister of Health
Hydropool (a Jacuzzi Company)
idX Corporation
Luxury Brands (Bottega Veneta, Prada, Guccio Gucci, Alexander McQueen)
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Venngage
Work highlights
- Advising the ATCO Group of Companies on technology, licensing and intellectual property mandates.
- Advising Auro Pharma, Eugia and CuraTeq on a number of litigation and pre-litigation patent matters involving several drug products.
- Acting as prosecution and litigation counsel in Canada for members of the Beam Suntory family of Sprit Brands.
Canada > International expertise Tier 3
Among Bennett Jones LLP’s international strong suits, the firm is arguably best known for its signature oil and gas expertise and its broad regulatory offering. In terms of its capability in the latter sphere, it is particularly well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional competition issues, and trade and investment matters, where it can utilize its prominent domestic groups as well as its Washington DC-based team. Notably, former Competition Commissioner Melanie Aitken sits in DC and is sought after for her competition and foreign investment expertise. The group also maintains a New York office, which is steered by corporate and securities partner Gordon Cameron.Practice head(s):
Dominique Hussey; Pat Maguire; Radha Curpen; Gordon Cameron; Melanie Aitken; Barbara Stratton
Key clients
American Airlines
Apollo Global Management
ATCO Group
Avenue Capital Group
BMO Financial Group
Brookfield Properties Corp
Coca-Cola
Ferrero
Goldman Sachs
Government of Canada
Guccio Gucci
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Rio Tinto Alcan
Steve Madden Canada
Time Warner
Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Group Canada, Audi, Audi Canada
Walton Group of Companies
Wells Fargo Capital Finance Corporation Canada and Wells|Fargo Bank
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Canada > Labour and employment Tier 3
Bennett Jones LLP‘s labour and employment group is well-equipped to handle both contentious and contentious matters. Litigation and arbitration matters make up the team’s contentious caseload; on the advisory front, it frequently counsels clients in the oil and gas, logistics and finance segments on labour and employment matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, takeovers and reorganizations. Calgary-based John Gilmore heads up the department and focuses on wrongful dismissal claims, M&A, arbitration and litigation. Also in Calgary, Christine Plante is active on human resources matters. Edmonton-based partner Laura Inglis and the Toronto-based Susan Seller are also noted.Practice head(s):
John Gilmore
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ATCO Power
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV
TriWest Private Capital Growth Fund
North West Redwater Partnership
Omega Morgan
Big Plans for Little Kids
Walton Global Investments
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
PesoRama
Powell Canada
Work highlights
- Acting for Canadian Utilities Limited in its definitive agreement with Suncor Energy to acquire a portfolio of wind and solar assets in Alberta and Ontario.
- Assisted TriWest Capital Partners with its acquisition of a majority interest in Monarch Industries.
- Assisted Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV with its business combination with Hammerhead Resources, a Calgary-based energy company.
Canada > Pensions Tier 3
The pension and benefits group at Bennett Jones LLP works under the umbrella of the firm’s broader employment practice. The team regularly assists clients with M&A and financing transactions and provides pension governance counsel to companies and their boards of directors on plan administration and pension fund investment. The practice is co-led from Toronto by Susan Seller, knowledgeable on executive compensation matters, pension asset transfers and surplus payments; and Jordan Fremont, who advises on pension, benefits and compensation plan design.Practice head(s):
Susan Seller; Jordan Fremont
Key clients
EQT Partners
CF Acquisition VI
Lineage Logistics Holding LLC
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV
RedeCan Pharm
ATCO Power/Canadian Utilities Limited/ATCO Group
Canadian Medical Association
RMG
Equitable Bank
Dayco Products LLC/Dayco Canada
Canada > Technology Tier 3
Canada > Construction Tier 4
Bennett Jones LLP employs a strong national presence to advise major project owners (private and public) on matters ranging from high-stakes litigation and arbitration, project governance and risk mitigation to front end engineering and standard form procurement. The team is headed in Calgary by contract negotiation expert Jason Roth, who brings strength to assisting with domestic and international infrastructure, agriculture, mining, LNG, renewables, refineries and pipeline projects. Other key figures include seasoned litigator, mediator and arbitrator Brian Reid in Calgary and major infrastructure project specialist Geoffrey Stenger, who operates in both Calgary and Toronto. Partner John Craig KC departed in December 2022.Practice head(s):
Jason Roth
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Atco Power
Ovintiv Canada ULC
Sherritt International Corporation
InfraRed Capital Partners LLC
Argonaut Gold Inc.
Work highlights
- Acting for the Deerfoot Barlow Solar Limited Partnership, in which Canadian Infrastructure Bank will be providing term financing to construct 2 solar parks: 37 MW Deerfoot and 27 MW Barlow, inside the City of Calgary municipal limits.
- Advising Sherritt International Corporation, a Canadian resource company, on EPC matters related to the expansion of a nickel refinery in Alberta.
- Representing Ovintiv as counsel in the drafting and negotiation of multiple agreements in connection with their Pipestone Expansion Project with Keyera Partnership.
Canada > Dispute resolution: British Columbia Tier 4
Bennett Jones LLP's British Columbia practice is regularly sought out by clients in the real estate, construction, pharmaceutical, transport, oil and gas, retail and hospitality segments for its assistance with the resolution of disputes. The group works closely with the firm’s other offices on multi-province class actions and securities litigation. Practice head David Gruber specializes in corporate and commercial litigation and shareholder disputes, while partner Melanie Teetaert majors on energy, commercial and construction litigation, as well as commercial arbitration.Practice head(s):
David Gruber
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Concord Pacific Developments
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
AXOR Group
Emerald Health Sciences
Boffo Investment
Huntly Investments
ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society
Work highlights
- Acted for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on the enforcement of a default judgement.
- Acted for Concord Pacific Developments on the successful acquisition of a 90+ storey condominium project in Toronto through a contested insolvency process.
- Acted for CIBC on a claim by a banking customer alleging that the bank executed fraudulent wire transfer instructions as the result of an email hack.
Bennett Jones LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to more than 400 lawyers and business advisors in nine Canadian and international offices — Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton,
Ottawa, Vancouver, New York, and a representative office in Beijing. The firm’s focus on deepening relationships with clients in key global business centres has enabled it to lead a wide range of complex cross-border and international transactions and litigation. As such, Bennett Jones is ideally suited to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and investments, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities in the US, Asia, the Middle East, and around the world.
Firm culture: Bennett Jones reflects the integrity and professional excellence of the firm’s founding partners. Over the years, the firm has produced some of Canada’s most accomplished legal and business leaders, fostering values that established it as one of Canada’s most successful business law firms. The firm prides itself on offering clients innovative, strategic and forward-thinking approaches to business, legal and regulatory challenges and opportunities. Mutual respect and independent thought are cornerstones of client and colleague interactions. Bennett Jones is proud to have been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of Canada’s best employers.
Main areas of practice
Energy and oil & gas: Contact: Vivek Warrier Tel: +403 298 3040
Email: warrierv@bennettjones.com
Contact: Shawn Munro Tel: +403 298 3481
Email: munros@bennettjones.com
Infrastructure and projects: Contact: Jason Roth Tel: +403 298 2070
Email: rothj@bennettjones.com
Mining: Contact: Sander Grieve Tel: +416 777 4826
Email: grieves@bennettjones.com
Private equity: Contact: John Mercury Tel: +403 298 4493
Email: mercuryj@bennettjones.com
M&A: Contact: Kris Hanc Tel: +416 777 7395
Email: hanck@bennettjones.com
Contact: John Piasta Tel: +403 298 3333
Email: piastaj@bennettjones.com
Litigation: Contact: Richard Swan Tel: +416 777 7479
Email: swanr@bennettjones.com
Contact: Ken Lenz Tel: +403 298 3317
Email: lenzk@bennettjones.com
Banking and finance: Contact: Steve Lutz Tel: +416 777 5732
Email: lutzs@bennettjones.com
Contact: Pat Brennan Tel: +403 298 3433
Email: brennanp@bennettjones.com
Real estate: Contact: Jane Helmstadter Tel: +416 777 7470
Email: helmstadterj@bennettjones.com
Contact: Ron Barron Tel: +403 298 3491
Email: barronr@bennettjones.com
International trade and investment:
Contact: Darrel Pearson Tel: +416 777 4811
Email: pearsond@bennettjones.com
Restructuring and insolvency: Contact: Kevin Zych Tel: +416 777 5738
Email: zychk@bennettjones.com
Contact: Chris Simard Tel: +403 298 4485
Email: simardc@bennettjones.com
Competition/antitrust: Contact: Randal Hughes Tel: +416 777 7471
Email: hughesr@bennettjones.com
Contact: Melanie Aitken Tel: +202 204 0500
Email: aitkenm@bennettjones.com
Tax: Contact: Darcy Moch Tel: +403 298 3390
Email: mochd@bennettjones.com
Contact: Thomas Bauer Tel: +416 777 6540
Email: bauert@bennettjones.com
Practice areas
- Aboriginal law
- Agribusiness
- Arbitration
- Banking and finance
- Capital markets and M&A
- Class actions
- Commercial litigation
- Commercial real estate
- Competition, anti-trust and foreign investment
- Construction
- Corporate commercial
- Employment services
- Energy: oil & gas/power and renewable’s
- Environmental
- Fraud law
- Government affairs and public policy
- Health
- Information technology and data security
- Infrastructure projects
- Intellectual property and IP litigation
- International trade
- Mining
- Private equity
- Regulatory
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Securities litigation
- Structured finance / asset securitization
- Tax
- Technology, media and entertainment
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Vice Chair, Clients & Industries | John Mercury | mercuryj@bennettjones.com | 403 298 4493 |
Industry Co-Leader, Energy and O&G | Vivek Warrier | warrierv@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3040 |
Industry Co-Leader, Energy and O&G | Shawn Munro | munros@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3481 |
Industry Leader, Funds & Finance | Claire Kennedy | kennedyc@bennettjones.com | 403 298 6150 |
Industry Leader, Mining | Sander Grieve | grieves@bennettjones.com | 416 777 4826 |
Industry Leader, Capital Projects | Jason Roth | rothj@bennettjones.com | 403 298 2070 |
Department Head, Corporate | Brent Kraus | krausb@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3071 |
Department Head, Corporate | Linda Misetich Dann | misetichdannl@bennettjones.com | 416 777 4636 |
Department Head, Corporate | Jonathan McCullough | mcculloughj@bennettjones.com | 604 891 5306 |
Department Head, Litigation | Richard Swan | swanr@bennettjones.com | 416 777 7479 |
Department Head, Litigation | Kenneth Lenz | lenzs@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3317 |
Department Head, Litigation | Stuart Hankinson | hankinsons@bennettjones.com | 604 891 5188 |
Department Head, Regulatory | Brad Gilmour | gilmourb@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3382 |
Department Head, Tax | Darcy Moch | mochd@bennettjones.com | 403 298 3390 |
Department Head, Tax | Thomas Bauer | bauert@bennettjones.com | 416 777 6540 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Melanie Aitken | Managing Principal, Bennett Jones (US) | View Profile | |
Mr Abbas Ali Khan | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Bauer | Partner, Co-Head of Tax | View Profile | |
Mr Paul Blundy | Partner, Head of Public Infrastructure | View Profile | |
Mr Stephen Bowman | Toronto Managing Partner, Head of China Group | View Profile | |
Mr Patrick Brennan | Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services | View Profile | |
Mr Stephen Burns | Partner, Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding | View Profile | |
Mr Simon Crawford | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Carl Cunningham | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Emrys Davis | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Karen Dawson | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Michael Eizenga | Partner, Head of Class Actions | View Profile | |
Ms Sarah Gilbert | Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr John Gilmore | Partner, Co-Head of Employment Services | View Profile | |
Mr Brad Gilmour | Partner, Head of Regulatory | View Profile | |
Mr Don Greenfield | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sander Grieve | Partner, Head of Mining | View Profile | |
Mr Leonard Griffiths | Partner, Head of Environmental | View Profile | |
Ms Jane Helmstadter | Partner, Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate | View Profile | |
Mr Randal Hughes | Partner, Co-Chair of Competition, Antitrust and Foreign Investment | View Profile | |
Ms Dominique Hussey | Partner, Trademark Agent, Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding | View Profile | |
Mr Adam Kalbfleisch | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Martin Kratz | Partner, Head of Intellectual Property | View Profile | |
Mr Kenneth Lenz | Partner, Co-Head of Litigation | View Profile | |
Mr Jeffrey Leon | Partner, Co-Head of Litigation | View Profile | |
Mr Steven Lutz | Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services | View Profile | |
Mr Hugh MacKinnon | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | View Profile | |
Mr Michael Mysak | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Darrel Pearson | Partner, Head of International Trade | View Profile | |
Mr Kieran Ryan | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Aaron Sonshine | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr David Spencer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Perry Spitznagel | Vice-Chairman and Calgary Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Robert Staley | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr George Vlavianos | Managing Partner, Doha | View Profile | |
Mr Vivek Warrier | Partner, Co-Head of Energy & Oil & Gas Industry Team | View Profile | |
Mr Wayne Whitlock | Partner, Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate | View Profile | |
Mr Blair Yorke-Slader | Vice-Chairman, Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sean Zweig | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Kevin Zych | Partner, Co-Head of Restructuring + Insolvency | View Profile | |
Mr John van Gent | Partner | View Profile |
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- Competition and antitrust
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- International trade
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- Restructuring and insolvency
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