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.

Patrick M. Shea, Co-Head of our Private Equity group and a partner in our Business Law Group, has a cross-border transactional practice based in Montreal that is focused on M&A, private equity and corporate and commercial law. He has acted for private equity and corporate clients in Canadian, U.S. and international mergers and acquisitions across a wide range of industries.

Patrick is Chambers-ranked and is also repeatedly recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers for his significant domestic and cross-border experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, leveraged buyouts, commercial law and corporate law. In 2012, he was named a Rising Star by Lexpert, the annual award that honours Canada’s leading lawyers under 40.

Patrick is the relationship partner for numerous Canadian clients and U.S. and other international clients that operate in Canada, including public companies, small- and mid-sized businesses, private equity firms, hedge funds, investment banks and entrepreneurs.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Corporate Law
• Securities

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2000 (NY); 2007 (QC)