Bennett Jones is pleased to welcome Alan Rautenberg to the partnership. Alan joins the firm as a tax partner in the Calgary office.   Alan advises public corporations and large, closely-held companies on tax planning matters related to domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, public market debt and equity transactions, and corporate reorganizations. He has specific experience with mergers and acquisitions, dispositions and financing transactions in the energy and natural resources sector, acting for oil and gas, mining and alternative energy companies.   Alan is a frequent speaker and writer on tax matters, and has presented papers at industry and professional conferences and associations.   Bennett Jones LLP is an internationally recognized Canadian law firm founded and focused on principles of professional excellence, integrity, respect and independent thought. Our firm's leadership position is reflected in the law we practise, the groundbreaking work we do, the client relationships we have and the quality of our people.