Pensions
The regulatory environment for pension plans has never been more complex. With some of Canada's leading pension lawyers, we are able to provide comprehensive strategic guidance to employers and plan trustees when developing, reviewing or revamping your pension plans. We develop and provide counsel on pension and deferred compensation plans within the context of current and emerging legislation. Members of our team have been directly involved in pension law reform in Canada, and we bring that expertise to bear in helping our clients navigate the ever-changing rules applicable to their plans. We work with clients to develop strategies that address governance and funding issues, and examine the impact of business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions on their plans. When faced with disputes, we also work with our litigation team to bring resolution to conflicts.
We provide advice concerning:
- Plan governance
- Contribution holidays
- Surplus ownership and withdrawal/sharing arrangements
- Payment of plan expenses
- Funding agreements
- Investment management agreements
- Employee booklets
- Statements of investment policies and procedures
- Plan wind-ups
- Supplemental pension plans
- Pension plan provisions of purchase and sale agreements
- Settlement arrangements for dismissed employees
- Registered retirement savings plans
- Pension litigation
