Pensions & Benefits
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Osler’s Pension & Benefits group is consistently recognized as one of the leading pension law practices in Canada. They are the “go-to firm” for strategic advice relating to governance, the management of legal risk, and legal and regulatory compliance in connection with registered and non-registered pension plans. The group is recognized for its market-leading expertise and is complemented by the specialized knowledge and skill contributed by the “cross-appointed” lawyers from Tax and Litigation Departments. Through Osler’s integrated team, they can provide the right combination of experience along with a solutions-driven approach to meet client needs on both sides of the border – for all sizes of organizations.
Osler’s pensions and benefits lawyers have experience in plan governance and administration, pension plan restructuring, pension de-risking, shared risk and target benefits plans, transactions, plan funding issues and pension investments.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has a first-rate team which advises an enviable portfolio of blue-chip clients from both the public and private sectors. The firm maintains a strong national practice, with pensions lawyers in Toronto and Montréal capable of advising clients across the country. It is respected for its work on large-scale pensions and benefits mandates, including pension plan restructuring, insolvencies, pension investments, plan design and de-risking. The firm is further noted for its experienced representation of clients in pensions disputes and its advice on investment compliance.
Work Highlights
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt advised The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan in a number of areas, including governance and compliance issues, ongoing plan mergers, development of board policies and amendments to trust agreements.
Strengths
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"They are the strongest pension practice for reliable and timely advice on complex matters. They have good depth of partners and associates."
"The strongest technical group amongst the national law firms."
"Osler's deep experience and extensive resources enables it to provide practical advice on complex legal matters."
"Osler's advice has always been excellent, with thorough and complete analysis. They raise excellent practical and commercial considerations and their responses are timely."
"THey are very responsive. Timely replies are always received without exception. Needs are prioritised and responses given within promised timelines. The value provided is top-notch."
"They are the strongest pension practice for reliable and timely advice on complex matters. They have good depth of partners and associates."
"The strongest technical group amongst the national law firms."
"Osler's deep experience and extensive resources enables it to provide practical advice on complex legal matters."
"Osler's advice has always been excellent, with thorough and complete analysis. They raise excellent practical and commercial considerations and their responses are timely."
"THey are very responsive. Timely replies are always received without exception. Needs are prioritised and responses given within promised timelines. The value provided is top-notch."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Litner is a Toronto-based lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, who is distinguished for his regular activity on major mandates in the pensions space, including the pensions and benefits elements of M&A.He is also experienced regarding the merging, converting and restructuring of pension plans.
"Paul is one of the best strategic advisors out there."
"Paul understands the pension and commercial landscape so well - his advice is always practical and considered"
"He is the best lawyer I have ever worked with in my entire career, the best of the best!"
"Paul Litner is probably the top pension lawyer in Canada. He has extensive experience providing advice to public sector pension plans."
"Paul is a pro and knows the pension space like nobody else. He is client-focused and dedicated."
Andrea Boctor chairs the Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt pension and benefits group from her base in Toronto. She often advises on the pensions and benefits aspects of acquisitions, and supports a range of major clients on pension administration and investment matters.
"Andrea is one of the most technically strong lawyers in the field. Her analysis is very thorough and robust."
"Andrea is very knowledgeable, quickly understands the issues we present and is very timely with her responses. Andrea is quick and on point."
"Andrea is a great lawyer, very knowledgeable and delivers precious, helpful advice."
"Andrea presents well and has excellent depth of knowledge."
Julien Ranger is a Montréal-based lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, who is well-versed in providing advice on pension governance as well as merging and restructuring plans. He is particularly active on pensions and benefits work relating to M&A and also acts on litigation.
"Julien is an excellent lawyer and our go-to for pension matters. I can always expect practical, helpful and timely advice."
"Knowing both Ontario and Quebec laws deeply is invaluable - always practical."
"Julien is a talented professional who is responsive, trusted and delivers advice along with practical solutions."
"Truly a fantastic lawyer that provides strategic advice in a timely manner. A true trusted advisor with awareness of pension related issues across the country."
"He demonstrated pension law expertise and provides good value his for service."
Jonathan Marin of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a highly regarded lawyer in the pension administration and governance space in Toronto. He is well-placed to advise clients in both the public and private sectors.
"Jon has always provided exceptional support and service in every instance I have reached out to him."
"Jon know us so well, a true trusted partner, who provides a top-notch service."
"We have complete trust in Jonathan and his knowledge of the pension field and find his advice balances all stakeholder needs."
"Highly responsive, Jon replies to requests for service very quickly. He delivers as promised and takes time for any client questions and concerns and ensures full understanding of his analyses."
"Jon is a consummate professional, my most trusted partner, a pension expert and an absolute joy to work with!"
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