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Seasoned Canadian corporate lawyer with a passion for, and extensive experience in, corporate governance, shareholder activism and executive compensation.- Leads Osler's Corporate Governance practice- Co-Chairs Osler's Executive Compensation practiceAdvisor to directors and in-house counsel on corporate governance best practices and tailored solutions to enhance accountability, reporting and decision-making. Expert in public company, crown corporation and non-profit governance, managing conflicts at the board and with shareholders and stakeholders and director responsibilities, including director indemnification and insurance protection.Deep knowledge of executive compensation design and practice. Innovative and practical when drafting compensation arrangements, including short term and long term incentive compensation plans, policies and guidelines and employment agreements, executive retention and transition arrangements. Expert in governance and disclosure aspects of compensation design and implementation.Advisor on numerous Canadian shareholder activist situations, including public company proxy contests; often for the company and less often for a shareholder activist (but always for the side that is in the right).Publisher of thought leadership, frequent speaker and commentator on new developments. My focus is on helping people and the organizations they are involved with do better.

Listed skills include Mergers, Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, Securities Law, and 34 others.