Alex advises on environmental liability and compliance in various sectors, including mining, manufacturing, chemical, pulp and paper, transportation and real estate. She is an expert on contaminated lands, addressing liability in transactions and redevelopment. She advises on environmental risk and permitting requirements in complex energy, infrastructure and resource projects. Alex has expertise in Indigenous matters and advised on the creation of environmental protection and assessment regimes under Canada’s First Nations Land Management Act. She also represents clients in regulatory proceedings and provides environmental expertise in litigation, including with respect to directors’ and officers’ liability. Alex is a past chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Environment, Energy and Resource Law Section. Select Recognition: Chambers Global; Chambers Canada; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada; Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – Environmental Law and Environmental, Social & Governance; The Best Lawyers in Canada; Who's Who Legal.
On October 27, 2017, Toromont Industries Ltd. (Toromont) completed the largest acquisition in its history — a $1.07-billion purchase of the businesses and net operating assets of the Hewitt Group of companies (Hewitt) in exchange for cash and shares of Toromont. This was a transformative transaction for Toromont, significantly expanding its Caterpillar dealership network and market opportunities.
On July 4, 2017, Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX: BYD.UN) (Boyd) completed its acquisition of the assets and business of Assured Automotive Inc. and related entities (collectively, Assured) for total consideration of $193.6 million, which was satisfied by a cash payment of $146.1 million and the issuance of $47.5 million in units of Boyd.
