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Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones fields an increasingly prominent pensions team out of Toronto, which is best known for its provision of pension regulatory and governance advice, in addition to assisting with restructuring and insolvency issues in this field. It is further active providing counsel on the pension aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, which often includes redesigning and harmonising existing plans. The firm's clientele includes provincial and national companies from the life sciences, pharmaceutical, construction and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Bennett Jones advised Magna Mining on employment and employee benefits in the context of its acquisition of a portfolio of base metals assets in the Sudbury Basin, with a subsidiary of KGHM International.

Strengths

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Bennett Jones provides exceptional customer service, including delivering on commitments and timelines. The team has a depth of knowledge and experience.

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Bennett Jones can be counted on to provide timely and prompt advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Susan G Seller
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Susan G Seller
3
Band 3

Susan Seller is an experienced lawyer with a strong track record of providing pension and benefits diligence and advice in connection with high value M&A transactions. Based in Bennett Jones' Toronto office, she is also active on pension regulatory and governance issues in addition to fund investment matters.

Susan has a depth of knowledge and expertise in the area of pensions.

Susan is an incredible pension lawyer. She not only provides excellent legal advice, but makes herself available to her clients, taking the time to ensure they understand and appreciate her advice.

Susan has an encyclopedic knowledge of pension law, but is also very thoughtful and extremely responsive. She is a pleasure to work with.

Susan is the most talented pension lawyer that I have worked with in my career - we trust her guidance on all matters. Her advice is reliable and timely. She provides exceptional customer service.

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Allyson Marta
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Allyson Marta
5
Band 5

Allyson Marta is based in Fasken's Toronto office and focuses on pensions and benefits in corporate transactions, creditor/debtor agreements and restructurings and insolvencies. She advises clients in public and private sectors on pension plan compliance, governance, investments and administration.

I enjoy working with Allyson. She is able to go deep into the subject matter and find different ways to achieve our goals.

Allyson is very personable and great to work with.

Her biggest strength is her ability to communicate in a way which takes into consideration employer sensitivities with respect to business and politics.

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Susan G Seller
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Susan G Seller
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Allyson Marta
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Allyson Marta
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