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.

Recognized for her strategic judgment and exceptional courtroom skill, Jill helps clients navigate and resolve complex commercial and class action disputes, with a proven ability to win high‑stakes cases that shape legal and market outcomes.

Jill Yates is our Regional Managing Partner for British Columbia, Chair of the National Class Actions Group, and a partner in our Litigation Group in Vancouver. Appointed King’s Counsel (KC) in 2026, Jill is recognized for excellence in the practice of law and a demonstrated commitment to community service. She blends strategic judgment, practical problem-solving, and deep procedural experience to guide clients through complex class actions, product liability, financial services and commercial litigation matters.

Clients value Jill’s ability to simplify complicated legal problems, identify priorities, develop a strategy to navigate complex challenges, and arrive at a winning resolution. A seasoned trial lawyer, Jill leads the defence of high-stakes legal disputes for major international and Canadian companies operating in diverse industries, including financial services, retail and consumer markets, technology, pharmaceuticals, forestry, and manufacturing. She has led significant litigation mandates for major Canadian and global businesses, including The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Kimberly-Clark, CN, Cargill, Syngenta, and PepsiCo, among others.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Class Action Plaintiff
• Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2002 (BC)