Cases
Representative Work: Energy
Since 1992, has taken part in the development
commercial implementation of hydroelectric projects
, more recently, of wind farms, as well as in the purchase of existing projects, including: Lead counsel in the development
financing in Quebec of six hydroelectric projects (total capacity of 60 megawatts)
three wind farms (total capacity of 304 megawatts). In that context, supervised l
assembly, the establishment of superficies rights on public
private l
s, the delivery of permits,
environmental review
negotiations of a power-supply contract.
Played a key role in corporate financing of the activities of the private producer in Quebec through a consortium of banks.
Involved in all aspects of the energy industry on behalf of the underwriters, in the context of the public takeover in Quebec of a private power producer for an amount exceeding 200 million dollars
the related financing.
Played a key role in the financing of more than 80 million dollars for a co-generation facility.
Has an in-depth knowledge of the drafting of agreements with the ministere de l'energie et des Ressources naturelles
the ministere du Developpement durable, Environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatiques, various governmental
municipal bodies, as well as private property owners, especially in negotiating grants of options, establishing superficies
lease agreements, implementing wind measurement leases, selling or leasing water rights
river beds, drafting contracts related to the supply of power with Hydro-Quebec, emphyteutic leases, agreements with municipalities (notably as regards royalties), management agreements, green credit agreements, deeds of servitude, integration
transport agreements as well as agreements for the occupancy of the public domain.
Real Estate
Was in charge of the development of a chain of more than 25 hotels or motels
a food chain in Quebec, as well as of a network of multi-residential senior housing properties worth a total sum of more than 500 million dollars.
In recent years, represented real estate owners in the context of the following transactions: The sale in 2015 of the Hilton Bonaventure hotel in Montreal.
The financing in 2015 of a regional shopping centre for over 11 million dollars.
The purchase in 2015 of the Hilton Garden Inn, in Dorval, QC.
The financing in 2014 of a multi-residential complex for about 45 million dollars.
The acquisition in 2014 of a 50% undivided interest in Montreal's 2.6 million square foot Quartier DIX30 South Shore Retail Centre, Canada's second largest shopping centre, including assumptions of existing financings.
The sale in 2014 of the Auberge des Seigneurs in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC.
The sale in 2014 of the Hotel Tadoussac, in Tadoussac, QC.
The 17.5 million dollar financing in 2013 of an industrial building.
The sale in 2013 of a Class A multi-tenanted suburban office complex in Toronto worth in excess of 185 million dollars.
The sale in 2013 of Kenauk a 65,000 acre domain of virgin l
, comprising more than 70 private lakes, a marina
13 chalets,
including the outfitting operations of Fairmont Kenauk.
The acquisition in 2013 of a portfolio of office
industrial buildings for about 75 million dollars.
An 85 million dollar daylight multi-jurisdictional financing in 2013.
The acquisition in 2012 of a 15-building portfolio in Montreal.
The sale in 2012 of the La Cite multi-residential complex in Montreal for over 232 million dollars.
The sale in 2011 of two office buildings in Mississauga, Ontario, for more than 60 million dollars.
The sale in 2011 of the York Mills Centre (a multi-office complex in Toronto) for more than 160 million dollars.
The sale in 2011 of a 50% undivided interest in a hotel portfolio for over 300 million dollars.
The acquisition in 2010 of a multi-residential complex in downtown Montreal for over 32 million dollars.
The sale completed in 2009 of the Class A Bental V building in downtown Vancouver to Deka-ImmobilienGlobal for approximately 300 million dollars.
The sale in 2008 of a group of eight office buildings in British Columbia, for over 200 million dollars.
The sale in 2008 of office buildings in Alberta for over 175 million dollars.
The acquisition in 2007 of an industrial distribution centre in Ontario, for over 95 million dollars.
The sale in 2006 of an undivided interest in an office building in downtown Montreal.
The acquisition in 2006 of two shopping centres for over 57 million dollars.
The acquisition
financing in 2005 of a regional shopping centre together with approximately 15 small local shopping centres for over 90 million dollars.
The acquisition
financing in 2005 of two regional shopping centres for over 800 million dollars.
