Lawyer Profile
Justin A. Lapedus
Toronto, Ontario

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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With experience leading complex debt financing transactions in Canada and across borders, Justin provides sophisticated advice on clients’ most complex matters.
Justin is a partner and Co-Leader of McCarthy Tétrault’s National Financial Services Group based in Toronto. Described by clients as “a pleasure to work with” and “top notch” in his field, Justin manages highly complex deals with impeccable client service and a vision for executing innovative strategies in a straightforward manner.
Justin’s practice focuses on banking and secured lending transactions, including senior and subordinate loans, restructurings, acquisition financings and asset-based lending. He regularly acts for Canadian and international banks and financial institutions, private debt funds, private credit as well as corporate borrowers. As Co-Leader of our National Financial Services Group, Justin brings an additional layer of insight into successfully managing deals and transactions, helping clients craft the best team to efficiently and effectively meet their goals.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2000 (ON)