Robert Hayhoe
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Charities/Non-profits
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Provided by Robert Hayhoe
Practice Areas
Robert Hayhoe is a leading adviser in the charities and non-profit sector in Canada. 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.
Robert advises clients on the tax law governing charitable registration and non-profit status. He has experienced dealing with the complex law governing foreign expenditures and activities by Canadian charities, and with establishing structures to permit foreign charities to work and fundraise in Canada. Robert coordinates teams of Miller Thomson lawyers to provide advice on large projects such as national mergers.
Robert provides sophisticated advice on cutting-edge charity law issues including social enterprise structures and political activities. Robert often represents charities and not-for-profit organizations faced with tax audits on these issues, and on other compliance issues.
Chambers Review
Canada
Robert Hayhoe is particularly well regarded for his understanding of governance, structuring and tax arrangements in the charities sector. He also advises clients on issues relating to property, covering purchases, leasing and developments. He is based in Toronto.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert Hayhoe possesses exceptional business acumen and a profound understanding of our specific business needs."
"Robert advises from a place of experience and tells you what he thinks. He's an incredibly experienced and valued counsel."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and makes himself available. His level of understanding for what we are trying to do means he is able to give us the information we need."
"Robert Hayhoe possesses exceptional business acumen and a profound understanding of our specific business needs."
"Robert advises from a place of experience and tells you what he thinks. He's an incredibly experienced and valued counsel."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and makes himself available. His level of understanding for what we are trying to do means he is able to give us the information we need."