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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Pensions & Benefits

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s Pension & Benefits group is consistently recognized as one of the leading pension law practices in Canada. They are the “go-to firm” for strategic advice relating to governance, the management of legal risk, and legal and regulatory compliance in connection with registered and non-registered pension plans. The group is recognized for its market-leading expertise and is complemented by the specialized knowledge and skill contributed by the “cross-appointed” lawyers from Tax and Litigation Departments. Through Osler’s integrated team, they can provide the right combination of experience along with a solutions-driven approach to meet client needs on both sides of the border – for all sizes of organizations.

Osler’s pensions and benefits lawyers have experience in plan governance and administration, pension plan restructuring, pension de-risking, shared risk and target benefits plans, transactions, plan funding issues and pension investments.

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Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has a first-rate team which advises an enviable portfolio of blue-chip clients from both the public and private sectors. The firm maintains a strong national practice, with pensions lawyers in Toronto and Montréal capable of advising clients across the country. It is respected for its work on large-scale pensions and benefits mandates, including pension plan restructuring, insolvencies, pension investments, plan design and de-risking. The firm is further noted for its experienced representation of clients in pensions disputes and its advice on investment compliance.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt advised the National Bank of Canada on all matters related to pension plan governance and compliance, including making a one-time distribution out of pension surplus to its retirees.

Strengths

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  • Osler's pensions and benefits group collectively has tremendous expertise and experience in this space and is extremely capable of advising on complex and nuanced matters.

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  • Osler has deep expertise and bench strength.

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  • The firm gives very quick, strategic advice.

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  • The Osler team are subject matter experts in the area of pensions and benefits, with established history and experience.

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  • Osler has top-notch technical expertise and helpful industry contacts. Osler's advice on our most complex matters is appropriate for our risk appetite and business and creative where needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrea Boctor
    Andrea Boctor

    Andrea Boctor

    Andrea Boctor chairs the Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt pension and benefits group from her base in Toronto. She often advises on the pensions and benefits aspects of acquisitions, and supports a range of major clients on pension administration and investment matters.

    • Andrea's communication style allows us to really understand the objective, move forward quickly and align it to timelines.

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    • Andrea is a trusted adviser - we rely heavily on her for both big-picture and day-to-day needs. She delivers sound and business appropriate advice.

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    • Andrea Boctor provides superior quality advice and is an all-round pleasure to work with.

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    • Andrea is fantastic!

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  • Julien Ranger
    Julien Ranger

    Julien Ranger

    Julien Ranger is a Montréal-based lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, who is well-versed in providing advice on pension governance as well as merging and restructuring plans. He is particularly active on pensions and benefits work relating to M&A and also acts on litigation.

    • Julien is one of the best pension lawyers practicing in Canada today. He is knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.

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    • Julien has provided consistent, excellent support.

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    • He is brilliant. Julien is highly aware of our culture and political realities and is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Jonathan Marin
    Jonathan Marin

    Jonathan Marin

    Jonathan Marin of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a highly regarded lawyer in the pension administration and governance space in Toronto. He is well-placed to advise clients in both the public and private sectors.

    • Jon is excellent, very knowledgeable and responsive. He provides clear and precise advice and explanations.

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    • Jon's technical knowledge and rigorous analysis means that his advice is on point and adds significant value.

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    • Jonathan provides excellent service and responsiveness.

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    • Jon is knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic.

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