Howard MacKichan

Since first opening of their doors in Calgary in 1912, Macleod Dixon has been an integral part of the Canadian business community. Their professionals are known for the depth of their business savvy and the strength and diversity of their legal expertise. Their commitment to achieving the best results for their clients has earned them a reputation as a 'law firm of choice.' While the company's roots are uniquely Canadian, their reach has become increasingly international. As their clients have expanded their business operations, Macleod Dixon has also expanded its geographical horizons, establishing international offices and strengthening and diversifying their service offerings in such key areas as energy and emerging markets. Today, their ability to serve clients via a closely linked network of international offices, as well as their commitment to excellence, and the depth and breadth of their legal 'know-how' form the hallmark of the Macleod Dixon Advantage.

Alberta Oilsands, Inc. is engaged in the exploration and development of drill-defined domestic assets, and an expanding portfolio of international projects. The company is focused on the exploration and development of bitumen in the Athabasca oil sands region of northeast Alberta. It holds interest in following projects: clearwater, grand rapids, algar lake, mackay river, Republic of Zambia, Namibia and Democratic Repubilc of the Congo. Alberta Oilsands was founded by Michael L. Lee and Shabir Premji on December 5, 2003 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.