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 extensive retail and consumer markets industry expertise, Lara leverages her industry experience to help clients cut through complexities to get deals done

Lara Nathans is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Group and Founder and Co-Leader of our National Retail and Consumer Markets Group. Lara is a trusted advisor to consumer-facing companies looking to establish or grow in the Canadian market. She advises global companies entering the Canadian market (whether through M&A, e-commerce, bricks and mortar or a combination) on their market entry strategies and related legal issues.

A highly connected and influential lawyer in the field, Lara brings market intelligence, her global network of trusted relationships and knowledge of the industry to bear for clients, introducing them to not only what, but whom they need to know to achieve their goals. She excels at negotiating mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate reorganizations and commercial matters. Practical in her approach, Lara provides well-informed guidance on entry strategies and legal issues, including securities law requirements, such as continuous disclosure and governance matters.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Privacy Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2002 (ON)