McCarthy Tétrault's pensions group is specialized in the establishment, administration and governance of pension plans, benefit and executive compensation plans, and the investment of pension plan assets. Employers, administrators, sponsors, governments, regulators and service providers frequently look to the team for support. Practice head Susan Nickerson focuses on risk management, plan conversion and funding mandates, as well as the implementation of new plan designs. Also noted are Deron Waldock, Scott Bell and Kelleher Lynch, who take care of the sponsorship, governance and administration of pension plans, health and welfare benefits and other employee compensation arrangements.
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Key clients
- Crane
- Christian Education Pension Plan Trustee
- Brewers Retail
- Walter Surface Technologies
- Brookfield Annuity Company
- CPP Investments (formerly Canada Pension Plan Investment Board)
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
- OMERS
- Federal Express Canada
- Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
- OPTrust
- University Pension Plan
- Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Susan Nickerson