Independent Arbitrator
Timothy Hughes is a Calgary-based arbitrator with more than fifteen years of experience resolving complex commercial and investment disputes. Having served in more than fifty cases worldwide as counsel, arbitrator, or tribunal secretary, Tim brings a 360-degree perspective to the practice of resolving legal disputes. Across a broad range of economic sectors and geographies, he anchors his practice in a rigorous, independent, and highly practical approach.
Principal areas of practice
Energy, mining, and natural resources – Oil & gas, minerals mining (copper, gold, uranium), renewable energy projects, pipelines, power purchase agreements, joint ventures, production sharing contracts, offshore infrastructure engineering and maintenance, tax controversies
Technology, IP & Life Sciences – Telecommunications network infrastructure, standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing and FRAND valuation, pharmaceutical development and commercialization, IP licensing, distribution, trade secrets
Construction and Infrastructure – major EPC contracts, warranty claims, delay claims, cross-border transportation infrastructure, power generation
Corporate, Finance and M&A – hedge fund management disputes, post-M&A claims (valuations, earn-outs, purchase price adjustments, representations & warranties, commercial fraud claims), share subscription agreements, securities, competition/antitrust
Real Estate & Hospitality – luxury hotel management disputes, land use and development regulation, tax controversies
Consumer goods – product liability, manufacturing defects, warranty claims, sales, distribution agreements
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