

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at McMillan LLP
Timothy J. Murphy is a distinguished Canadian lawyer with a remarkable career spanning over three decades. As CEO and Managing Partner at McMillan LLP, Mr. Murphy is widely recognized for his expertise in project financing for major infrastructure assets across Canada. His legal acumen extends to construction, energy, and procurement, making him a trusted advisor to consortia, lenders, and governments nationwide.
Formerly chief of staff to Canada’s prime minister, Tim Murphy brings unique insight into governmental and public-private partnerships. He is currently the chairman of the public authority responsible for building the Gordie Howe Bridge using the P3 model, underscoring his leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Mr. Murphy is the acclaimed author of the leading legal text, Public-Private Partnerships in Canada: Law, Policy and Value for Money, and serves as the author/editor for Construction Law in Canada. His academic credentials include an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School, and he contributes to legal education as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
In addition to his legal practice, Tim is a managing director of McMillan Vantage Policy Group, a public policy advisory firm. He stands out as a leader in both policy and legal circles, further serving on the board of directors of Morguard REIT, one of Canada’s leading real estate companies. He is also the chairman of the board of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, overseeing housing services for over 111,000 tenants.
Previously, Mr. Murphy served as a member of provincial parliament in the Ontario legislature, enhancing his broad perspective on law, policy, and governance in Canada.
Areas of Practice: Project Finance, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Infrastructure Law, Construction Law, Energy Law, Procurement, Public Policy
With unparalleled experience and leadership in Canadian infrastructure law and public-private partnerships, Timothy J. Murphy delivers top-tier legal and advisory services backed by decades of industry recognition and public service.
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