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We address pension and benefit plan structure, funding, conversions, investment, governance, freezes and wind-ups for all types of registered and non-registered plans. We draft and review all plan documents, including the funding and governance policies that are becoming mandatory. As stakeholder communications gain importance, we work with clients to structure effective messaging, ensure regulatory compliance and reduce the risk of litigation down the road.
We are well-known for our expertise in pension and benefits litigation. Fasken represented the first employer in Canada to succeed in a pension dispute before the Supreme Court of Canada. We have particular expertise in dealing with pension priority issues in insolvency proceedings.
We regularly address pensions and benefits issues in the context of M&A transactions, bank loans and restructurings.
We advise on incentive plans for executives and broader employee groups. As well as drafting new plans, we adapt plans of foreign parent companies to the Canadian tax and securities law regimes.
Our clients include employers of all types, plan administrators, financial institutions, governments, actuarial and benefits consultants and pension regulators.
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Fasken acted as counsel to Avon Canada and New Avon in connection with a class action proceeding by its retirees claiming a breach of contract regarding termination of their post-retirement benefits.
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The Fasken team has a good approach on all matters, Team members complement each other and have broad knowledge beyond just pensions.
Fasken has tremendous expertise.
The Fasken team has a good approach on all matters, Team members complement each other and have broad knowledge beyond just pensions.
Fasken has tremendous expertise.
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Michael Wolpert of Fasken splits his time between Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver and is widely praised for his work in pension and benefits reorganisations, as well as advising on the governance and administration of both private and public sector pension plans.
Michael mitigates risks in a timely manner and has a broad knowledge of all issues.
Ross Gascho is a skilled pensions lawyer based in Fasken's Toronto office, who possesses notable experience advising on federal pension plans. His clients include insurers and other financial institutions, and he has experience concerning both governance and investment issues.
Ross has been excellent. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience and is able to provide very helpful context.