Lindsey Hutton, P. Eng.
About Lindsey Hutton, P. Eng.
Lindsey Hutton, P. Eng., is the Vice President of Legal Services at BridgePoint Financial Group, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in engineering and law, she has extensive experience in financial services, project finance, and emissions reduction transactions.
Work at BridgePoint Financial Group
Lindsey Hutton has served as Vice President of Legal Services at BridgePoint Financial Group since 2015. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance on corporate legal issues. Hutton also holds the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Legal Services, where she leads the legal team in supporting the company's objectives. Her extensive legal background contributes to her effectiveness in this role.
Education and Expertise
Lindsey Hutton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering with honours from Queen's University, studying from 1987 to 1991. She furthered her education at the University of Ottawa, where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), magna cum laude, from 1995 to 1998. Hutton holds the designation of Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) and has expertise in project and aircraft finance, structured finance, and leveraged buy-out financings.
Background in Law and Engineering
Before her current role, Lindsey Hutton had a diverse career in both law and engineering. She worked as a manufacturing/performance design engineer in the power generation industry, focusing on steam generator design and modification. Hutton's legal career included positions at Bennett Jones LLP, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where she specialized in financial services and corporate law.
Achievements in Legal Career
Throughout her legal career, Lindsey Hutton has played a significant role in advising on emissions reduction transactions. She served as Canadian counsel of choice for syndicated cross-border and international loans. Hutton co-founded a real estate investment company focused on buying and renovating old homes, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit alongside her legal expertise.
Professional Experience Summary
Lindsey Hutton's professional experience spans over two decades, with notable positions in both engineering and legal sectors. She began her career as a manufacturing/performance design engineer at ABB Asea Brown Boveri from 1991 to 1995. Hutton transitioned into law and held various roles, including Partner at Bennett Jones LLP and Associate Lawyer at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. Her diverse background equips her with a unique perspective in her current legal role.