Brian Sweigman authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's Pensions & Retirement Plans 2023 Guide. The Pensions & Retirement Plans Guide offers a side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the statutory and regulatory framework; state pension provision; occupational pension schemes; compliance and enforcement; plan changes and termination; fiduciary responsibilities; legal challenges; future prospects; and current hot topics.
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Insights
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Ontario's Working for Workers Five Act; It May be Time to Review Your Employment Policies
Make it a Priority to Review and Update Your Employment Agreements, Policies and HandbooksEmployment law has been evolving rapidly over the past few years making it critical for employers to review… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Key Court Rulings Shaping the Enforceability of Employment Agreements
Employment law has been evolving rapidly over the past few years making it critical for employers to keep up to date with new case law. We suggest that employers make it a priority to review and… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Consideration of Government of Canada’s proposal to remove 30% rule for pension funds, Lexpert
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, author Brian Sweigman explores how the context has changed both for Canadian pension funds, as global investment leaders seeking to maximize returns for… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Understanding Cyber Risks for Pension Plan Administrators, ACPM
Brian Sweigman published an article in The Observer, ACPM. Excerpt from "Understanding Cyber Risks for Pension Plan Administrators": As pension plans are increasingly relying on technology… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Pensions & Retirement Plans 2023 - Canada Chapter
Brian Sweigman authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's Pensions & Retirement Plans 2023 Guide. The Pensions & Retirement Plans Guide offers a side-by-side comparison of local insights… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Bill C-228: The Pension Protection Act – It’s Time to Prepare
Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, or the Pension Protection Act (PPA) in short…
Featured Work
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Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. to acquire SilverCrest Metals Inc. at an implied equity value of approximately US$1.7 billion
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with entering into a definitive agreement with SilverCrest Metals Inc., whereby pursuant to a plan of arrangement Coeur will… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex Inc. acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chord Energy and Enerplus combine in $11 billion transaction
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel for Chord Energy Corporation in connection with its acquisition of Enerplus Corporation for US$3.7 billion in stock and cash, creating a leading producer in the… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Group led by Michael Andlauer buys Ottawa Senators
Goodmans LLP acted for an entity controlled by Michael Andlauer in its purchase of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club from the Melnyk Estate… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Screaming Eagle merges with Lionsgate Studios
Goodmans LLP acted for Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. in connection with its merger with the Studio Business of Lionsgate Entertainment Corp., comprised of its Television Studio and Motion Picture… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc…
News & Events
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Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024 Continues to Recognize Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.91 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as top-tier in their… -
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Brian Sweigman at EVOLVE: Benefits and Workforce Strategies Summit
Join Brian Sweigman on May 10, 2023 at 2:45 PM for The Greatest Cybersecurity Threats You Don’t Know You’re Facing session at EVOLVE: Benefits and Workforce Strategies Summit at…