LAWYER PROFILE

Natasha vandenHoven

Canada 2026

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Pensions & Benefits

Nationwide - Canada

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP

Practice Areas

Natasha vandenHoven is a partner and Head of the Pensions & Benefits Group. Her practice focuses on statutory and governmental plans, governance, fiduciary obligations, investment and administration issues, trusts, and compliance matters. In particular, she advises clients on pensions and benefits issues relating to corporate transactions, creditor/debtor agreements, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

Natasha is experienced in executive compensation and advises clients on matters including equity and non-equity based compensation, supplemental retirement arrangements and bonus plans. She has also developed an expertise in de-risking strategies involving complex annuity buy-in and buy-out transactions including with respect to regulatory discharges. In addition, Natasha regularly advises on regulatory and investment structuring matters.

Natasha’s expertise has been recognized by Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Pensions & Benefits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Natasha vandenHoven is based in Stikeman Elliott's Toronto office and is well versed in pension administrations and restructurings. Seen to act on a variety of pension boards as well as for clients in the aviation and education sectors, she also advises on regulatory and investment structuring matters. Natasha is the head of the firm's pensions and benefits group.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Natasha is very responsive and practical.
Pensions & BenefitsChambers Canada Guide
Natasha is pragmatic in suggesting or advising on a solution. She understands what the clients' needs are.
Pensions & BenefitsChambers Canada Guide