Tom Stevenson
Canada Guide 2025
Band 5 : Pensions & Benefits
Band 5
About
Provided by Tom Stevenson
Practice Areas
Tom is a Partner and the Co-head of the firm's Pension and Employment group, Tom advises clients across all areas of pension, benefits and employment law, including in the context of corporate and commercial transactions. He also regularly advises clients regarding the interpretation and application of pension, employment, labour and human rights legislation in the workplace, as well as assisting clients in the drafting and implementation of pension and employment documentation and practices. Tom is a Past-Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Pensions and Benefits Section Executive and recipient of Lexpert’s award for Leading Lawyers Under 40.
Chambers Review
Canada
Tom Stevenson of Torys is a well-regarded partner, who wins recognition for his pensions work, which includes matters relating to restructuring and M&A transactions as well as general operational advice. Based in Toronto, his practice also has a notable focus on pension governance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tom is extremely responsive. We know if we call him, he will get back to us very shortly. Tom is also very comfortable and professional in addressing questions from the board."
"Tom has been a delight; extremely responsive and really helpful. Pension law is very technical and he can explain those things in layman's terms. He gets to the point; doesn't give me a full analysis."
"I value Tom's comportment, professionalism and approach to matters when working with him."
"Tom is extremely responsive. We know if we call him, he will get back to us very shortly. Tom is also very comfortable and professional in addressing questions from the board."
"Tom has been a delight; extremely responsive and really helpful. Pension law is very technical and he can explain those things in layman's terms. He gets to the point; doesn't give me a full analysis."
"I value Tom's comportment, professionalism and approach to matters when working with him."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by Torys LLP
Torys Quarterly: “Back to work”: employer obligations for a new normal
Many jurisdictions are beginning to consider an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, which will likely see many businesses resuming operations and employees returning to work at their facilities.
Torys Quarterly: “Back to work”: employer obligations for a new normal
Many jurisdictions are beginning to consider an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, which will likely see many businesses resuming operations and employees returning to work at their facilities.