Sébastien Vilder

Sébastien is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Montréal office, where his practice primarily centers on project finance. Over the course of his career, he has led numerous bank and project financings across Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. His practice also encompasses renewable energy and infrastructure mandates. Sébastien regularly represents financial institutions, investment funds, development banks, sponsors and corporate borrowers. Most recently, he advised the sponsor on the financings of two battery-storage projects in Ontario, representing a combined capacity of 380 MW. He also acted for a syndicate of lenders in the approximately C$608 million financing of the 204 MW Apuiat wind farm in Québec.

Respected by peers, clients and leading legal publications alike, Sébastien has amassed an impressive 20-year track record in energy and project finance.

Sébastien served on the Blakes Executive Committee for six years, has lectured on project finance at McGill University and is frequently invited to moderate or speak at industry conferences.