Marcus Hinkley

Marcus Hinkley, a partner stationed in Gowling WLG's Toronto hub, contributes his expertise across the firm's Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, and Blockchain & Smart Contracts domains. He provides counsel to a broad spectrum of clients, both locally and globally, navigating through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, capital market strategies, foreign investments, corporate restructuring, and a host of corporate legalities. His advisory extends across diverse sectors with a spotlight on technology (inclusive of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies), professional services, manufacturing, hydrogen energy, pharmaceuticals, and the retail industry.

Originating from England where he began his legal journey, Marcus brought his talents to Toronto, where he enriched the corporate teams of two prominent international law firms before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2014. His international tenure gifts him with the ability to merge comprehensive global insights with tailored Canadian legal advice, facilitating seamless domestic and international transactional processes for his clients.

Beyond his legal pursuits, Marcus has a rich background in hockey, having both played and coached within the British leagues. His passion for the sport continues in Toronto where he remains active on the ice.

Marcus is also conversant in basic German, adding a linguistic edge to his broad spectrum of professional skills.

His career timeline showcases his formal legal education completion in Canada through the National Committee on Accreditation in 2013, following his academic achievements in law from Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Marcus is a recognized member of both the Ontario Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, reflecting his commitment and contribution to the legal profession.