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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Nicolas Cloutier helps clients resolve strategic tax disputes and complex regulatory matters involving government, where business objectives, public authorities and legal frameworks intersect.

Nicolas is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Montréal office. His practice focuses on tax litigation and the resolution of disputes with tax authorities, particularly in matters where financial, reputational or operational stakes require strategic approaches and creative solutions.

Nicolas acts at every stage of tax disputes, including information requests, audits, searches, objections, appeals and collection measures. He represents clients in income tax, sales tax and property tax matters before Revenu Québec, the Canada Revenue Agency, municipal authorities and the courts.

Practice Areas

• Taxation Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1999 (QC)