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.

With unmatched knowledge of international trade and investment law and policy, John is widely recognized as one of Canada’s foremost experts in the space.

John Boscariol is Co-Head, International Trade and Investment Law Group and a Partner in our Business Law Group. Having guided clients through the world’s most challenging recent global trade events, he has become indispensable in protecting and expanding clients’ access to foreign markets, especially during geopolitical conflict, trade wars, and tariff disputes. John further helps businesses manage their operations and supply chains in compliance with evolving anti-modern slavery regimes, economic sanctions, export and technology transfer controls, as well as anti-terrorism and anti-corruption laws, among other economic and national security measures.

John’s expertise in international trade and investment continues to be recognized by the most notable directories, including Band 1 rankings from both Chambers Global and Chambers Canada. He is also recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s Award of Excellence in International Law. When trade challenges become front-page news, John’s expert opinion is highly sought after by mainstream media. He is frequently quoted and interviewed in the Wall Street Journal, CBC, Globe and Mail, and BNN Bloomberg, evidencing his ability to cut to the heart of a matter and accurately anticipate where markets will move.

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law
• International Law
• Civil Litigation
• Taxation Law
• Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1995 (ON)