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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Jeffrey Sommers

Toronto, Canada

Canada Guide 2022

Ranked in 1 departments

Ranked in : Pensions & Benefits

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Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Jeffrey Sommers is highly active on pension plan governance matters, as well as advising on pensions and benefits issues arising from M&A. He is based in Toronto and is also experienced in pension restructurings, de-risking work and asset and liability transfers.

"His expertise and technical knowledge impress me most, as well as his ability to be efficient, client-focused and responsive."

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Jeff has practised exclusively in the area of pensions, benefits and executive compensation for over 20 years. He frequently advises on pension and benefit issues arising in the context of corporate transactions, loan agreements, insolvencies and compliance disputes. His practice also focuses on pension investment, governance and fiduciary matters. Jeff has extensive experience assisting clients with pension plan mergers, as well as de-risking strategies, including buy-in and buy-out annuities and longevity insurance arrangements. Jeff's clients include both public and private sector plan sponsors and administrators and a wide range of financial institutions and service providers.