Torys is equipped to advise clients on pensions, benefits and executive compensation law issues such as retirement plan administration and regulatory compliance. The team is based in Toronto and led by Tom Stevenson who advises on the interpretation and application of pensions, benefits and employment legislation. Stephanie Kalinowski is a key member of the team who advises employers, plan administrators and service providers on pension plan asset transfers, mergers, investment mandates and governance structures for single-employer and jointly sponsored plans. Raegan Kennedy is an expert in corporate issues and acts as pension investment counsel for acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are highly professional and result-orientated.’
‘Stephanie Kalinowski is a leading industry expert and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Fairfax Financial
- Canada Post Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Fairfax Financial on its C$1.7bn acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Sleep Country Canada.
Advised Canada Post Corporation on the sale of its IT services business (Innovapost) to Deloitte Canada.
Advised Canada Post on the sale of its subsidiary SCI Group on various pension and benefits issues arising out of the sale of the business.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tom Stevenson
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Kalinowski; Raegan Kennedy