John Hughes is a founding partner of Hemson with more than 35 years of professional experience. He directs the firm’s real estate advisory practice which provides a full range of services to both public and private sector clients. Property assessment and municipal tax and taxation policy play a large role in the projects John undertakes.

John is a Chartered Surveyor and undertook his professional training at the College of Estate Management at the University of London, England. As well as being a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, John is the Chairman of the Eastern Canada Chapter and serves on the RICS Canada Board.

A long-time resident of Toronto, John sails and travels when he is not working.