Susan L. Nickerson

Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Head of McCarthy Tétrault’s Pensions, Benefits, & Executive Compensation Group

As a highly respected legal expert, Susan L. Nickerson leads the Pensions, Benefits, & Executive Compensation Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. With a formidable reputation in the Canadian pensions and benefits sector, Susan is renowned for her strategic vision and strong client relationships. Her expertise helps clients expertly navigate their stakeholder obligations in the evolving landscape of pensions law.

Clients benefit from Susan’s depth of knowledge in the complex interplay of macroeconomic conditions and regulatory requirements. She offers invaluable guidance on fiduciary duties, risk management, plan conversion, plan funding, and the implementation of innovative plan designs. Her comprehensive legal counsel extends to the pensions and benefits elements of major corporate transactions, restructurings, and insolvencies.

Susan further supports boards of directors with tailored advice in establishing and implementing effective governance structures and systems. Her leadership in governance is well recognized, enhancing organizational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Notably, Susan is the Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) and has led ACPM’s National Policy Committee. She is the esteemed inaugural recipient of the Don Ireland Award, celebrated for her outstanding volunteer contributions to pensions and benefits law and governance in Canada.

Year of Call to Bar: 1998 (Ontario)
Phone: (416) 601-7690
Fax: (416) 868-0673
Email: [email protected]

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