Pensions & Benefits
Nationwide - Canada
11 years ranked
Provided by BMKP Law
Pension, Benefits and Executive Compensation
Elizabeth Brown is an experienced pension and benefits lawyer with Toronto-based firm, BMKP Law She advises public and private sector employers on a wide range of regulatory governance, compliance and administration matters relating to pension and employee benefits plans. Elizabeth appears as counsel on pension litigation disputes and has extensive experience advising on large corporate transactions, including insolvencies, mergers and acquisitions, and reorganizations. She provides ongoing advice to provincially and federally-regulated plan sponsors and administrators on jointly sponsored pension plans, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and savings and profit sharing plans.
• Steering Committee for Northwind’s Annual Pension Fund Invitational Forum | Member (2022, 2023)
• Institute of Corporate Directors | Member
• International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association (IPEBLA) | Member
• Ontario Bar Association | Member, Pension and Benefits Law Section
• American Bar Association | Member, CBA Liaison Member | Continuing Legal Education Division | Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (2016 – 2018)
• Canadian Bar Association | Executive Member, Pension and Benefits Law Section | Past Chair (2018-2019)
• Marshall Stakeholder Reference Group | Appointed by the Ontario Minister of Finance | Employer Counsel Representative (2016-2017)
Recognized in:
• The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2014-2025)
• The Legal 500 Canada (2015-2025)
• Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2007-2024)
• Lexology Index: Labour, Employment & Benefits (2024)
• Lexology Index: Thought Leaders - Labour, Employment & Benefits (2024)
• Lexology Index: Thought Leaders - Global Elite (2023)
• Lexology Index: Canada (2012-2023)
• The Best Lawyers in Canada - "Lawyer of the Year" (2022)
• Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Pension and Benefits Law (2017)
Provided by Chambers
Elizabeth Brown is a highly acclaimed Toronto-based lawyer at BMKP Law 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.
Provided by Chambers
Elizabeth combines deep technical knowledge with exceptional judgement and communication. Her advice is practical and balanced, and she translates complicated legal concepts into clear language.
Elizabeth is knowledgeable and capable.
Elizabeth brings strong leadership and historical knowledge to the team.
Elizabeth always provides excellent service.
Elizabeth is a very trusted partner.
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