Hugh is a natural problem solver, and in the niche of business valuation and litigation support, that’s often the characteristic you want. Never a perfect science, business valuations are based on pertinent information, experience, judgment, and reasoning. Hugh has earned the trust and confidence of clients for his dedication to research and for his pragmatic approach to finding solutions.
Throughout his career, Hugh has assisted privately held businesses in audit, accounting, and taxation. Additionally, Hugh is a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), which is the only recognized valuation organization in Canada. The niche expertise of a CBV is often required when buying or selling businesses, resolving shareholder disputes, estate planning, or settling valuation disputes with Canada Revenue Agency. Hugh has given testimony as an expert witness on valuation matters before the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Hugh is the author of numerous presentations and articles on valuation matters. He has held many senior positions at Crowe MacKay LLP, including Managing Director of the Vancouver and Surrey offices, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and CEO.
Hugh's Expertise
Service Focus
Industry Focus
Service Focus
Valuations l Forensics l Litigation
Industry Focus
Professional Affiliations
Chartered Professional Accounts of British Columbia and Yukon
Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators
Chartered Business Valuator
AICPA and Certified in Financial Forensics
Appointed to the CPABC Investigation Committee
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University
Community Involvement
BC Cancer Foundation’s Ride To Conquer Cancer (RTCC) six times, personally raising over $50,000 for research and treatment
International Certificate of Competency and International Bareboat Skipper-Sail for vessels up to 24 meters
Investment, Finance, and Audit Committee, Vancouver General Hospital Foundation and UBC Hospital Foundation
Indigenous Valuations
Hugh has extensive experience in Indigenous Valuations and has worked with Indigenous clients for more than 20 years.