Guy J. Paquette Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Québec, Canada

Québec, Canada

ADMINISTRATEUR INDÉPENDANT / DIRECTOR

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Montreal, Canada Area

GUY J.PAQUETTE JOINED NOVALEX IN 2018 AFTER PRACTISING BUSINESS LAW AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER ( CLO ) OF MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS, FOR OVER 20 YEARS.Attorney and strategic counsel, perfectly bilingual, Guy has an extensive management experience and a strong business acumen with a diversified experience in commercial and corporate law together with an in-depth knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory matters. Strong business partner focused on results and success, he knows how to identify opportunities and evaluate commercial and legal risks in complex matters. Experienced team player in managing talent, Guy focuses on on coaching and mentoring professionals. GUY J. PAQUETTE is a counsel in our Business Law Group at NOVAlex.His practice focuses on commercial and transactional law, notably operations of mergers and acquisitions, financing, franchising, together with corporate law and governance of Board of Directors. His practice also focuses on international legal consulting.He acts and advises on the drafting and negotiation of various commercial agreements namely share or asset purchase or sales agreements, partnerships, franchising agreements, various procurement and distribution agreements, notably power purchase agreements. To this extent, over a recent period of 5 years, he has developed an expertise in various energy projects, leading the business development function of such projects with various significant corporations notably in the renewable energy sector, for over 10 years. As a business partner of various entrepreneurs et as former officer, he advises clients on strategic legal and organisational matters relatively to their contractual and regulatory obligations together with the implementation of compliance systems for the management of risks.

Montreal, Canada Area

Professional services rendered in connection with commercial transactions, acquisitions, divestitures and financings; Advisory role for a Quebec based National franchisor and manufacturer of stainless-steel screw piles, to strengthen its legal structures & business model for further expansion namely in the USA;Acted as Chief Legal Officer and senior officer of Toronto based Solar Power Network Inc., one of the largest Canadian private developers of low angle rooftops solar solutions and carport applications for the Japanese, Canadian and US markets. Full time mandate of approximately 7 months to support its reorganization and business development growth, notably by structuring and executing an asset divestiture program.

Vice President of Business Development & General Counsel, with extensive experience handling complex legal and commercial matters including acquisitions and financings. Strong staff, project and change management skills. Accomplishments include being head negotiator for the acquisition of 23 hydroelectric facilities located in six American States for Kruger Energy. Expertise in strategic development, business development, transactional and M&A deals, commercial deals/negotiations, legal department development, compliance and risk assessment/management.Involved in project financings of more than $1B in complex and varied environments over the last ten years. Able to forge solid relationships, identify opportunities, negotiate and influence stakeholders in deals that are mutually beneficial. Trusted counsel and advisor. Fluent in French and English. Strong legal education and member of the Canadian and American Bar Associations. • Preside over the corporate, legal, compliance, strategic and business development functions in North America with a team of three business and M&A resources together with 4 lawyers, 1 assistant and 1 environmental manager.• Focus on the west and east US coasts for this energy firm that operates 28 hydroelectric facilities, 300MW wind farms, and a biogas and biomass electricity generation facility.• Serve as General Counsel; counsel’s Officers of Kruger Inc. and affiliates on legal matters.• Coordinate legal and compliance services required to assist the operations, strategies and business opportunities including regulatory matters; draft agreements usually in connection with commercial transaction, acquisitions and financings.

Worked for Talvest Fund Management and TAL Fund Management as Vice-President, Legal Affairs and Assistant Corporate Secretary, advising the Presidents, the COO and other Officers and later was integrated into the CIBC legal team.

Montreal

Responsible for the Legal, Commercial, Corporate communications, Corporate Secretary and Government Relations Departments. Marconi was a world leader in commercial aeronautical telecommunications

Responsable for the corporate commercial legal sector, was directly involved in various major shares and assets acquisitions, including environmental due diligence review during a period of global expansion of the company to become the leader in printing worldwide.

Mcgill Executive Institute, Icd Director Education Program (Dep), Icd.D

The Institute of Corporate Directors, the McGill Executive Institute and teh Rotman School of Management have jointly developped this.

Bachelor Of Law