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Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Dentons is recognised for its work on pension plan wind-ups and mergers, as well as advising on the pensions and benefits aspects of M&A transactions and insolvencies. The firm is commended for its provision of strategic planning advice to provincially and federally regulated pension plans. It fields noteworthy teams of pensions lawyers in both Toronto and Vancouver, with multinational clients benefiting from their ability to call upon the firm's global network when handling cross-border matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Scholastic on the pensions and benefits aspects of its acquisition of 9 Story Media Group.

Strengths

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  • Dentons' team is practical and concise. They make it easy for businesspeople to understand complex legal topics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Scott Sweatman
    Scott Sweatman

    Scott Sweatman

    Vancouver-based Scott Sweatman of Dentons advises on a variety of pensions and benefits issues, including regulatory compliance and the impact of M&A on plans. He represents domestic and international clients, and has experience acting for multi-employer plan sponsors.

    • He is practically irreplaceable. Scott's experience is second to none.

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    • Scott always delivers our team trusted legal advice and is a pleasure to work with.

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