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.

With her unrivalled experience and record of success, Sonia is sought after by clients to advise on their most complex and high-profile projects and transactions.

Recognized for her industry knowledge and client-centric approach, her practice focuses on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, securities and financial services regulation and investment products. As a senior partner in the Business Law Group in Montréal and co-lead of the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Strategic Issues Group, Sonia delivers her team’s expertise including market-leading ESG expertise to each project and transaction.

Sonia regularly counsels public companies, financial institutions and intermediaries in the areas of corporate finance, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, governance and compliance. She also provides insightful and practical advice to dealers and advisors in financial services and fund managers as well as clearing houses and other regulated entities in the areas of securities, derivatives (both exchange traded and OTC) and insurance regulation and investment products with an emphasis on financial products such as collective investment vehicles, investment funds (domestic and off-shore), structured debt offerings and trading and clearing services.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities
• Corporate Law
• Information Technology Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1988 (QC); 1994 (ON)