Montréal – October 20, 2026 -- Aurora Towers has added Niko Veilleux, an Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP partner with more than 25 years of practice, to its Board of Directors.
Veilleux leads Osler's Montréal Corporate Group
Veilleux heads the firm's Corporate Group in Montréal and sits on its Partnership Board. He has advised public and private companies, private equity sponsors, pension funds, boards of directors and special committees on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital markets transactions and corporate governance.
Freedom Mobile deal anchors his telecom record
In telecommunications, Veilleux advised Québecor and Videotron on their acquisition of Freedom Mobile, among other industry transactions. He has taught mergers and acquisitions law at McGill University's Faculty of Law, holds B.C.L. and LL.B. degrees from McGill and completed Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development. Chambers Canada, Lexpert, Best Lawyers and The Legal 500 recognize him.
Aurora Towers CEO targets disciplined growth
CEO Martin Pinnes said Veilleux brings a deep understanding of corporate governance, complex transactions and the regulatory environment shaping Canada's wireless infrastructure. Pinnes said Veilleux's insight will support "disciplined growth," stronger partnerships with wireless carriers and communities, and long-term value for shareholders as Aurora Towers continues to invest in and expand its portfolio.
Veilleux said he will contribute a legal and governance perspective as Aurora Towers expands its role as one of Canada's leading independent owners, operators and developers of wireless telecommunications infrastructure. He cited the economy's growing dependence on digital connectivity and the company's aim of delivering resilient, secure infrastructure for communities nationwide.