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.

Our Outlook Series 2026 provides forward‑looking analysis of the most important legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting Canadian organizations.

Through her respected leadership, deep expertise and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the legal and business communities and in the community at large, Godyne has demonstrated how great projects can be delivered with collaborative teamwork, diverse teams and innovative solutions.

Godyne Sibay is Senior Strategic Advisor and Counsel for McCarthy Tétrault LLP, focused on three areas: business development, talent development, particularly as it pertains to business development, and firm growth initiatives, working with other leaders at the firm. Previously, she was Regional Managing Partner (Ontario), a Senior Partner of the Real Property and Planning, Projects and Infrastructure Groups and a former member of the Board of Partners. With over 35 years of experience at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Godyne has played a leading role in the firm’s delivery of strategic and innovative legal and business solutions together with an exceptional service experience, drawing upon the firm’s tremendous capacity, expertise, industry experience scale and diversity of talent.

Godyne is a trusted legal and strategic advisor and counsel and her extensive experience in project development, public-private partnerships, private and public procurement, commercial real estate, leasing, acquisition, disposition and construction has allowed her to take a leadership role in an array of challenging and rewarding projects that contribute to and strengthen our cities and communities. Significant landmark infrastructure and development projects across Canada include numerous public-private partnerships and other projects involving hospitals, power, transportation, universities, hotels, forensic facilities, police facilities, entertainment venues, condominium, commercial, mixed use and professional sports facilities. Godyne is consistently recognized for her expertise and experience in leading legal directories including in Chambers Global and Chambers Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, International Who’s Who Legal, The Legal 500-Canada, the Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law, Martindale-Hubbell and Acritas Stars.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Real Estate
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Municipal Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1985 (ON)