November 22, 2008
 
James W.E. Doris - Representative Work
 
 
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    Client   Transactions and Cases   Year  
 
    BCE Inc.   Davies is representing BCE Inc. and Bell Canada in connection with the approval of the plan of arrangement proposed by BCE to its shareholders and the related proceedings instituted by a number of bond holders of Bell Canada opposing the plan. Details   2008  
    Xstrata PLC   Xstrata Plc acquired Falconbridge Ltd., valuing Falconbridge at $24.1 billion and creating the world's fourth-largest mining company. Xstrata acquired a 19.8 % stake in Falconbridge in August 2005 for $2.05 billion. Details   2006  
    Rogers Wireless   Davies is defending Rogers Wireless in response to an injunction brought by Telus Communications in an attempt to stop one of Rogers' advertising campaigns. Details   2006  
    Canada Pipe Co. Ltd.   In the first fully contested abuse of dominance case to be decided in seven years, Davies represented Canada Pipe Co. Ltd., a Canadian manufacturer of cast iron drain, waste and vent (DWV) products. Details   2005  
    Bioproducts   Acting for defendant in multiple class actions commenced throughout Canada relating to an alleged conspiracy to fix the prices and market for vitamins in Canada. Details   2003  
    Barrick Gold Corporation   Prosecuting libel action by Barrick against Blanchard & Company, Inc., including successfully defeating a jurisdiction challenge. Details   2002  
    Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ("OLGC")   Defending OLGC in an action alleging OLGC owed a duty of care to prevent the plaintiff from gambling in OLGC's commercial casinos. Details   2002  
    Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.   Represented Abitibi in proceedings before the Competition Tribunal concerning the divestiture of Port-Alfred Mill. Details   2002  
    Pacifica Papers Inc.   Contested plan of arrangement and oppression action commenced against Pacifica Papers by its largest shareholder. Details   2001  
    DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.   Litigation against National Trust for alleged breaches of trust, breaches of fiduciary obligations and breaches of the Pensions Benefits Act in connection with National Trust’s role as trustee of the various DaimlerChrysler pension funds. Details