BAR ADMISSION

  • Ontario, 1998
  • British Columbia, 2006

Education

  • LL.M. (taxation), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 2000
  • In Depth Tax Course, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, 2000
  • LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1995
  • B.A., Trinity College, University of Toronto, 1992

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
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Robert Hayhoe stands out as a top advisor within Canada’s charities and non-profit arena. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Tax Law, Robert provides both general counsel and specialized tax advice to charities and not-for-profit organizations across Canada, including those facing tax audits and compliance challenges. Particularly adept at navigating the complex law concerning cross-border charitable activity, Robert has experience dealing with foreign expenditures by Canadian charities, as well as establishing structures to permit foreign charities to work and fundraise in this country. Robert leads teams at Miller Thomson to support extensive projects such as national mergers and his counsel extends to cutting-edge matters such as social enterprise structures and advocacy activity.

Robert’s impactful publications and presentations, including his authorship of the Charities Taxation, Policy and Practice textbook, cement his reputation as an authority in the realm of charity and non-profit law.

A member of numerous prestigious legal associations, Robert’s involvement speaks volumes about his commitment to the legal community. He is active in the Canadian Bar Association and the American Bar Association, while his recognition in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Chambers Canada, among others, solidify Robert’s standing as a legal luminary in the field.