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.

Shea Small, Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and a member of the firm’s Board of Partners, has an international practice based in Toronto, Canada and London, UK, focusing on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, contested and special situations, private equity and capital markets.

Shea is Chambers-ranked, and repeatedly recognized by Lexpert, Best Lawyers, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000, for his significant experience in M&A, natural resources and international mandates. He also has an Acritas Star for his joint venture and global expertise.

Shea has significant industry expertise and deep industry connections in the global metals and mining sector, particularly in complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. With over 25 years of experience and as Co-Leader of McCarthy Tétrault’s Global Metals & Mining Group, Shea helps clients structure and implement transactions across the globe, with a particular focus on Australia, the UK, Latin America, West Africa and the Middle East.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Law
• International Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities
• Family Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (ON); 2013 (BC)