Bennett Jones is pleased to announce that Linda Misetich Dann was elected Lead Director of the firm's Partnership Board. She will remain Co-Head of Bennett Jones' Corporate Department. Linda has over 20 years of experience in securities and corporate law, with a focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and complex transactional work.

"Linda is highly respected for her ability to find creative and workable solutions for her clients and for her skillfulness in getting deals done," says Hugh MacKinnon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bennett Jones.

Linda represents a broad range of clients, including issuers and investment dealers in connection with public and private financings, takeover bids, plan of arrangements and restructurings. Linda has also assisted clients in successfully negotiating and structuring a wide range of transactions, including asset and share acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate reorganizations.

Linda regularly provides advice on general corporate and continuous disclosure obligations and other regulatory compliance matters and has extensive experience negotiating securities and other business agreements. She is repeatedly ranked in legal directories such as Chambers, Legal 500 and Lexpert in the areas of mining, corporate, M&A and capital markets.

About Bennett Jones

Bennett Jones is one of Canada's premier business law firms and home to more than 400 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world.