About

Giselle Marie Leger joined AES in 2001 as a legal counsel and in 2014 was promoted to general counsel. In this role Marie Leger is the leader on the legal aspect of all developments within the business such as gas pipeline construction, gas terminals and other energy related legal proceedings and all matters related to financing, litigation and regulatory frameworks. She has played a leading role in negotiating, reviewing and enforcing power purchase agreements and recently helped the company to obtain more than $300m in loans. Known as a problem solver with expertise in structured loans, litigation and regulatory affairs, she is described by one nominator as ‘among the finest legal minds in the region’.