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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Ian is a leading finance lawyer recognized for his strategic, solutions-oriented approach and deep expertise in the financial services sector. He serves as Practice Lead of the Business Law Group in Toronto and is a partner in the Firm’s Financial Services Group.

Ian leads our Business Law Group in Toronto and works closely with the Firm’s national leadership team to support the growth, talent development and performance of the Firm’s Business Law platform in Toronto. His practice focuses on advising on complex financing transactions, including leveraged and acquisition financings, private credit and direct lending arrangements, capital call and subscription credit facilities, asset-based lending and cross-border financings. He regularly advises Canadian banks, international institutional lenders and alternative capital providers, as well as private equity funds and other financial sponsors, on the structuring and execution of sophisticated corporate and commercial credit facilities.

He is a trusted advisor on significant and high-profile leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and other strategic transactions, including in competitive and auction-driven processes, across a range of industries, including technology and infrastructure. Ian also regularly advises financial sponsors and corporate borrowers on ongoing credit matters and broader financing strategy. He also advises lenders and borrowers in the technology and innovation sector, including in connection with venture debt and bank financing for growth-stage companies.Ian has a strong understanding of both the Canadian and U.S. credit markets and is frequently involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. He is particularly recognized for his ability to navigate and structure cross-border transactions and align legal frameworks with the underlying commercial objectives of sponsor-backed and private credit transactions.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Securities
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Corporate Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2008 (ON)