Suzanne Murphy

Suzanne Murphy, a distinguished partner in Toronto's Business Law Group, specializes in guiding clients through private mergers and acquisitions, private corporate finance, and a variety of corporate matters, particularly within the energy sector. Her expertise extends to serving on the Board of Directors for the McCarthy Tétrault Foundation, highlighting her commitment to both her profession and community.

Suzanne's clientele includes a broad spectrum of national and international companies, alongside venture capital investors, reflecting her prowess in facilitating significant transactions across the power industry. Her portfolio showcases her involvement in projects encompassing natural gas, wind, solar, biomass, and nuclear energy generation, demonstrating her depth of knowledge and versatility in this domain.

Her recent endeavors in the power sector illustrate her ability to navigate complex transactions, such as orchestrating NextEra Energy Canada, LP's spinoff of wind and solar projects to NextEra Energy Partners, LP, and facilitating the sale of a substantial interest in the Henvey Inlet Wind Farm. Suzanne's proficiency was also pivotal in the acquisition of a major natural gas-fueled power station and in the strategic amalgamation of electricity distribution businesses in Ontario, marking significant milestones in the province's energy landscape.

Her role in leading North America’s foremost energy companies through acquisitions and constructions of wind and solar farms underscores her strategic vision in the renewable energy sector. Suzanne’s contributions extend internationally, with her advisory role in a North American financial institution's acquisitions across Asia and Central America, showcasing her global reach and influence in the financial aspects of the power industry.

Recognized by Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, among others, Suzanne has earned accolades as a leading lawyer in Energy: Power and Corporate Commercial Law. These honors affirm her exceptional skill set and her ability to deliver results that align with her clients' strategic goals.

Suzanne's thought leadership in the power sector is evident through her insightful publications and presentations, where she shares her expertise on energy storage, mergers and acquisitions in the Canadian power market, and strategies for greening Canada's energy sector. Her educational background, with an LLB from McGill University and her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2002, provides a solid foundation for her distinguished career.

In recent projects, Suzanne has played key roles in facilitating significant private placements and credit facilities for energy partnerships, as well as advising on notable acquisitions in the energy and resources sector. Her leadership and innovative approach in these transactions have further solidified her reputation as a go-to advisor in the power industry.

For businesses navigating the complexities of the energy sector, Suzanne Murphy stands out as a strategic partner capable of turning challenges into opportunities, her expertise making her an invaluable asset in achieving commercial objectives in the ever-evolving energy landscape.