Hicks Morley Advises on One of Lexpert’s Top 10 Deals of 2017

The restructuring of Stelco Inc. has been listed as one of Lexpert Magazine’s Top 10 Deals of 2017 and Hicks Morley, who acted for Stelco Inc. during the restructuring process as Labour and Pension and Benefits counsel, is recognized for the firm’s contributions.

Ontario Seeks Comments on Proposed New Funding Rules for PBGF Assessments

Much anticipated proposed regulatory amendments respecting the formula for calculating Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (PBGF) assessments were published by the Ontario government on January 19, 2018 (Proposed Regulations).  With unproclaimed amendments to the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) set to enhance PBGF protection by increasing the guarantee from $1,000/month to $1,500/month, the proposed changes to the PBGF assessment formula are intended to maintain the viability of the PBGF.

Benefits Canada 2018 Benefits and Pension Summit: Decumulation in DC Pensions

Topic The theme of this year’s Summit is:  The Workplace of Tomorrow. With rapid advances in technology, an increasingly diverse population and the changing needs of employees, plan sponsors need to stay ahead of the curve if they want to retain and attract top talent. How can technology’s power be harnessed in the workplace and…

We Welcome Natasha Monkman and Lisa Kwasek into the Partnership

Meet our new partners Natasha Monkman and Lisa Kwasek. Both continue to develop their thriving practices, Natasha in pension and benefits law out of the firm’s Toronto office, and Lisa in employment and labour law from the London office. Natasha’s partnership announcement was also highlighted in the February edition of the Benefits and Pensions Monitor magazine.