Nicholas R. Hughes

Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Year Called to Bar: 1990

Phone: (604) 643-7106

Fax: (604) 643-7900

About Nicholas R. Hughes

Nicholas R. Hughes is a renowned senior litigator and Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, based in the firm’s Vancouver office. He is highly respected as an environmental law expert, representing clients from the mining, transportation, industrial, and real estate sectors. Mr. Hughes has built his reputation through his in-depth knowledge and unwavering commitment to all aspects of environmental law, offering both comprehensive compliance advice and top-tier dispute resolution services.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law
Regulatory Litigation
Regulatory Appeals
Judicial Review of Regulatory Decisions
Criminal Prosecutions of Environmental Offences
Civil Claims Arising from Environmental Disputes

Representative Environmental Litigation

Nicholas R. Hughes’s extensive litigation experience covers a wide spectrum of environmental matters, including:

Wildfire Litigation
Contaminated Sites Litigation
Fisheries Act Litigation
Migratory Birds Act Litigation
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act Litigation
Canadian Environmental Protection Act Litigation
Environmental Management Act Litigation (including permit appeals)
Herbicide Litigation under the Integrated Pest Management Act

Why Choose Nicholas R. Hughes?

With over three decades of legal experience and a strategic approach to complex cases, Nicholas R. Hughes is the trusted legal advisor for businesses facing environmental challenges and regulatory matters. His expertise, dedication to client outcomes, and comprehensive understanding of provincial and federal environmental legislation make him a sought-after counsel for high-stakes environmental disputes and compliance issues.

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