Timothy Hughes

Timothy is Co-Chair of the Tax Group and leads the capital markets tax practice at Osler. He advises on a wide range of corporate finance transactions, from traditional IPOs and private placements to innovative financial instruments, including hybrid securities, Basel III compliant capital, securitizations, securities loans, and derivatives.

He acts for Canadian and foreign financial institutions and other capital markets participants, including global investment banks, dealers, exchanges and clearing houses. He provides advice to domestic and offshore hedge funds, pension plans, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Timothy sits on the Osler Partnership Board and is Chair of the Firm’s UK Desk.


Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized in Tax Law

    —Best Lawyers in Canada
  • Recognized in Tax

    —Legal 500
  • Highly Commended by the Financial Times North American Innovative Lawyers Awards for structuring rating agency hybrid notes issued by Emera Inc. as part of US$ 6.2 billion in concurrent offerings

    —Financial Times

Credentials

Education

  • Oxford University, B.C.L.
  • Dalhousie University, LL.B.
  • Queen’s University, B.Mus.

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Tax Foundation
  • International Fiscal Association