Fasken
The group at Fasken supports plan administrators, financial institutions, governments, pension regulators, and benefits consultants with both contentious and non-contentious pensions and benefits matters. Areas of expertise include counsel on pension and benefit plan structuring and investment, governance and funding, in addition to pensions litigation. Toronto-based Ross Gascho steers the practice and advises clients on the wind-up of pension, group benefit and profit-sharing plans. Partner Michael Wolpert assists with the drafting of plan and trust documentation, in addition to representing clients in pension and benefit litigation. Key associate Allyson Marta supports the partners on advisory and regulatory pensions matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Solid performance, delivering on timelines, with quality work. Strong awareness of different approaches by plan sponsors. Willing to discuss pros and cons of different approaches.'
‘Excellent knowledge of laws. Also very involved in the industry associations and committees, which adds profile and depth of knowledge. Well-aware of industry trends and viewpoints of plan sponsors.’
Key clients
- Avon Canada
- Sobeys Canada
- TC Energy
- Leggett & Platt
Work highlights
- Defended Avon in an $85m class action in respect of post-employment benefits.
- Advised TC Energy on its $3bn pension plans.
- Advised Leggett & Platt on pensions and benefits matters relating to its cross-border acquisition of Edmonton-based Nilex and its wholly owned subsidiary Nilex USA.
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Ross Gascho