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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Known for his business-oriented approach to handling complex transactions, Robert lends his sharp instincts and creative solutions to help achieve optimal results.

Robert Hansen is a partner in our Business Law Group in Toronto. Domestic and foreign vendors, purchasers, targets, special committees of boards of directors and investment banks trust Robert’s experience and strategic advice in connection with public and private M&A transactions and strategic investments. Issuers, investment dealers, and investors look to his advice on public and private offerings of securities. Additionally, he regularly advises public companies on continuous disclosure and corporate governance matters. Robert’s practice is focused primarily on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets transactions.

Robert represents a broad range of clients who look to his advice and appreciate his responsiveness, efficiency, and ability to look at problems creatively when it comes to crafting solutions. Clients value his sharp focus on key issues and ability to forge collaborative relationships with opposing counsel when working toward a common goal. Recognized as a skilled deal-maker, Robert has acted as lead counsel in a range of complex transactions, providing strategic advice and innovative insight while successfully pursuing clients’ objectives. Some of his recent transactions include:

Practice Areas

• Commercial Law
• Securities
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Privacy Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1999 (ON)