Overview

Under the agreement of this take-private transaction worth C$9 billion, Boralex will continue to operate as an independent private company following closing.

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A highly regarded transactional lawyer, Cathy provides clients with creative and practical solutions on their most sophisticated projects to efficiently close deals.

Catherine (Cathy) Samuel is a partner in the Business Law Group and Technology Group in Calgary and co-leads the national Procurement Group. With over 20 years’ experience, Cathy’s practice focuses on complex M&A and commercial transactions, acting for early stage and mid-market companies as well as large Canadian and international clients in the energy, telecommunications, technology, retail, cannabis, financial services and healthcare industries.

As a trusted advisor for public and private companies, Cathy is experienced across an array of M&A and commercial transactions, including cross-border matters, strategic projects, general corporate matters, procurement, private equity and outsourcing. Cathy has acted for clients in large multi-jurisdiction transactions and has worked on numerous Canadian market-entry deals.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Natural Resources & Energy
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Taxation Law
• Corporate Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1999 (AB); 2004 (BC)