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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Mathieu LeBlanc is a Partner in our Business Law Group in Québec City and Co-Head of our National Energy Group. He practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate and commercial transactions, with a primary focus on the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Mathieu has acted for numerous Canadian and international purchasers, vendors, investors and lenders in various types of transactions, including the acquisition or sale of interests or assets in the infrastructure and energy industries. He also frequently advises developers and lenders in connection with the development, construction, financing and operation of wind power, hydroelectric, cogeneration, biogas, solar, infrastructure and industrial projects in Canada and abroad. He has extensive knowledge of the Québec and federal energy regulatory framework and has experience in the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of joint venture, offtake, supply, operation, maintenance, services, construction and procurement contracts.

He received his Bachelor's degree in civil law from the Université Laval in 2008 and was placed on the Honour Roll of the Law Faculty. He also studied at the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany and was called to the Québec bar in 2009.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Privacy Law
• Commercial Law
• Natural Resources & Energy

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2009 (QC)