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.

Drawing on three decades of experience resolving complex commercial, regulatory and professional liability disputes, Tom crafts decisive, innovative strategies that protect clients’ interests and deliver results. He approaches disputes as business‑critical events, aligning legal strategy with clients’ broader commercial, reputational and operational objectives.

As head of the largest corporate litigation and dispute resolution practice in Canada, Tom Sutton leads a deeply experienced, multidisciplinary team handling the full spectrum of disputes facing today’s businesses and institutions. Tom is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the group and ensuring that clients benefit from practical, client‑focused advocacy that is as commercially grounded as it is technically excellent.

Under Tom’s leadership, the group advises a broad and diverse client base across virtually every major industry, reflecting the wide range of commercial, contractual, regulatory, governance, and professional liability disputes the team handles.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities
• Corporate Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (ON)