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Canada Guide 2023
Nationwide - Canada Pensions & Benefits
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5 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso LLP

BMKP Law is a boutique firm with a wealth of knowledge and experience advising public and private sector employers on all facets of pension, benefits and executive compensation law.

All of the firm's lawyers devote their practice to exclusively pension, benefits and executive compensation law. BMKP Law was founded by four senior practitioners who have devoted 100% of their practice to pension, benefits and executive compensation law for their entire careers. Jennifer Agnew joined the partnership in 2022. All the partners have reputations for providing practical and creative solution-oriented advice to employers and pension plan administrators. They have been involved in many of the significant Canadian pension and benefits transactions. Five associates (Jason Paquette, Jenifer Elmy, Pamela Odina, Ikho Shin and Liam McCormick) and one senior counsel (Cary Wong) round out the firm’s considerable bench strength and are likewise dedicated to pension, benefits and executive compensation law.

Agility is our competitive advantage. We partner with clients’ consultants, employment, corporate and litigation counsel, actuaries and other advisors to solve complex challenges. Working with our network of proven Canadian, U.S. and international business lawyers, we deliver specialized cross-border advice to multi-national private sector employers.

The Firm’s lawyers are recognized by:

  • Chambers Canada(TM)
  • Chambers Global(TM)
  • The Best Lawyers in Canada(TM)
  • Lexpert(TM)
  • Who’s Who Legal: Canada(TM)

Chambers Review

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Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada
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What the team is known for

Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso is an esteemed boutique law firm based in Toronto with specialist pension and benefits expertise. Its lawyers often act for public sector clients, including governmental bodies and clients in the education industry. The firm also advises wealth management firms and lenders on the pensions aspects of M&A deals, such as pension plan mergers and debt restructuring. It is also notable for providing support on pensions class action disputes.

Work Highlights

Provided by Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso LLP
  • A BKMP team led by Lisa Mills advised Laurentian University on the pensions and benefits aspects of its restructuring proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth M Brown
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Elizabeth M Brown
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Elizabeth Brown is a highly acclaimed Toronto-based lawyer who is renowned for her work on the formation and restructuring of major pension plans. She regularly advises employers in the public and private sectors and is notably active in the representation of universities.
"Elizabeth is available at all times and is committed to finding solutions to complex problems." "She is brilliant, tireless and committed."

Terra Klinck
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Terra Klinck
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Terra Klinck is esteemed for her skills in pension governance, compliance and implementation. Based in Toronto, she frequently provides pensions and benefits advice to clients such as banks and insurance companies.
"Terra is able to handle very complex work and explain it in an understandable manner." "Terra Klink is an exceptional lawyer who is very sophisticated and thoughtful in her approach. She provides outstanding client support."

Lisa Mills
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Lisa Mills
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Lisa Mills is based in Ottawa and is regularly praised for her abilities concerning the creation, sponsorship and administration of high-value pension plans. Her clients often include universities and energy companies.
"Lisa is brilliant and client-friendly with an in-depth understanding of how her work fits with the larger picture." "Lisa provides excellent advice and is always a pleasure to work with."

John Prezioso
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John Prezioso
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John Prezioso is based in Toronto and is widely considered a rising star in pension administration and compliance. He often represents pension plan sponsors and also has experience advising on pension governance.
"John provides expert advice." "He provides solutions and is good at finding common ground."

Ranked Lawyers at
Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso LLP

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Pensions & Benefits

Elizabeth M Brown
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Elizabeth M Brown
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Band 1
Lisa Mills
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Lisa Mills
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Band 3
Terra Klinck
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Terra Klinck
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Band 3
John Prezioso
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John Prezioso
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Band 5
Lindsay McLeod
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Lindsay McLeod
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Members

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Cary Wong

Ikho Shin

Jason Paquette

Jenifer Elmy

Jennifer Agnew

Pamela Odina