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Ross Gascho Toronto Lawyer

Ross A. Gascho *

Partner | Leader, Pensions and Benefits Fasken
The move from DB to DC trades the financial risk of DB for the legal risk of DC.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 1990
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Ross Gascho practices exclusively in the area of pensions and employee benefits. He advises clients on all aspects of the implementation, administration, funding, communication, investment, governance and wind-up of pension, group benefit and profit-sharing plans.

Working with administrators, financial institutions, plan sponsors and trustees, Ross advises on issues in federally and provincially regulated defined benefit and defined contribution plans across the private and public sectors, for both union and non-union employees.

A recognized leader in his field, Ross frequently assists employers who are redesigning their broad-based plans, both registered and unregistered, to better fit their business objectives. He also advises clients on pension and benefit issues in corporate transactions.

Ross is recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers, Acritas Star and Chambers and Partners for his pensions and employee benefits work.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Building Controls & Solutions completes add-on investment through the acquisition of Yorkland Controls Limited, [Deal - Building Controls & Solutions and LKCM Headwater Investments], Private investment firm completes add-on investment for its portfolio company.
  • Tru Tech Corporation acquired by ODL, Incorporated, [Deal - Tru Tech Corporation], Canadian leader in exterior door manufacturing acquired by prominent American building products supplier
  • Co-operators Financial Services Limited acquires Smart Employee Benefits Inc., [Deal - Co-operators Financial Services Limited], Leading Canadian financial services and insurance co-operative acquires cutting-edge health benefits and technology company by way of a plan of arrangement.
  • Syndicate of international lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia completes US$2.5 billion financing in favour of TELUS International, [Deal - A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as administrative agent], Significant financing for a TSX and NYSE listed global digital customer experience innovator
  • Debro Inc. acquired by LBB Specialties LLC, [Deal - Confidential Client], North American specialty chemical and ingredients distribution company acquires Canadian specialty chemicals distributor.
  • Anjac SAS acquires Apollo Healthcare Corp., [Deal - Anjac SAS], Paris-based health and beauty services provider acquires Canadian-based company specializing in the development and production of personal care, OTC and wellness products.
  • Howden Group completes US$195 million acquisition of Compressor Products International business unit from EnPro Industries, Inc., [Deal - Howden Group], Leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products and services acquires manufacturer of reciprocating compressors
  • Lane Technologies Inc. acquired by View The Space, Inc. (VTS), [Deal - Lane Technologies Inc], Leading real estate software and data firm acquires Canadian workplace experience platform.
  • Aphria and Tilray complete C$5 billion business combination to create largest global cannabis company, [Deal - Aphria Inc.], All-share acquisition gives rise to the world’s largest global cannabis company based on pro forma revenue

Career & Education

Education

  • MBA University of Toronto
  • LLB University of Toronto
  • BA Wilfrid Laurier University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Executive, Canadian Bar Association – Pension & Benefits Section
  • Member and Past Chair, Ontario Bar Association – Pension & Benefits Section
  • Member, National Policy Committee, Association of Canadian Pension Management
  • Member, Regulatory Affairs Committee, International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Past Member, Canada Revenue Agency – Pension Advisory Committee
  • Past Member, Financial Services Commission of Ontario – Legal Advisory Committee

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • The Latest Details on Ontario’s Pension Plan, 10/5/2015
  • Re Indalex Limited: Fiduciary Duty, Deemed Trusts and Constructive Trusts, 12/1/2011
  • Pension Standards Reform and SERPs, 10/29/2010
Article The Latest Details on Ontario’s Pension Plan Canadian HR Reporter
Article Re Indalex Limited: Fiduciary Duty, Deemed Trusts and Constructive Trusts Pension Planning, Volume XVI, No. 2
Article Pension Standards Reform and SERPs Taxation of Executive Compensation and Retirement, v.22, no.3 & 4, Federated Press

Speaking Engagements

  • The Modern Retirement Saving Envelope, 11/4/2021
  • Impact of Covid-19 on Employer Retirement Plans, 10/28/2020
  • The Regulatory Power: Seeking Regulatory Assistance and Responding to Regulatory Queries, 10/28/2015
The Modern Retirement Saving Envelope Northwind Institute
Impact of Covid-19 on Employer Retirement Plans Northwind Institute
The Regulatory Power: Seeking Regulatory Assistance and Responding to Regulatory Queries Federated Press, 28th Essential Skills for Presentation Committee Members location location Toronto

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