BMKP Law

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BMKP Law is well-equipped to advise clients on Canadian pension, benefits and executive compensation law. The firm is known for advising employers, universities and administrators on pension matters, such as pension plan designs and regulatory issues. The team also assists with pension issues related to M&A transactions, including pension and benefit plan restructuring. The team is jointly led out of Toronto by Elizabeth Brown, Terra Klinck, and Lindsay McLeod, while Sean Maxwell leads the team in Calgary. Brown advises public and private sector employers, sponsors and administrators, Klinck is an expert in defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, and McLeod often assists clients with equity-based compensation agreements, supplemental executive retirement plans and pension plans, while Maxwell is noted for his work on pension fund investments and plan terminations. Cary Wong and associates Pamela Odina and Maggie Carmichael are all noted for their expertise in pension matters. John Prezioso departed the firm in June 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sean Maxwell’s expertise in pension law is exceptional and stands out among his peers. He is consistently responsive, providing timely and practical guidance that is straightforward to implement. Sean has become our go-to trusted advisor in this area of law, and we greatly value his insight and support.’
  • ‘The team is focused on pensions and benefits, and is exceptional in its expertise, pragmatism and ability to find creative solutions. I have worked alongside the firm, on the other side of the firm and have referred matters to them. It has always been a great pleasure and very rewarding.’

Key clients

  • Stelco
  • The Employer Sponsor of the University Pension Plan Ontario

Work highlights

Advised The Employer Sponsor of the University Pension Plan Ontario on the management of the University Pension Plan Ontario, a jointly-sponsored pension plan established in 2020.