Caroline Helbronner

Caroline has cemented her place as a stalwart in pensions, benefits, and executive compensation law, dedicating over three decades to guiding clients through the complexities of these fields. Her expertise spans a wide range of critical areas, including the intricacies of cross-border issues, corporate transactions, and compliance disputes, making her a trusted advisor for both private and public sector pension plan sponsors, administrators, financial institutions, and service providers.

Her tenure has seen her lead on notable transactions, such as advising DCL Corporation through its CCAA restructuring and facilitating the intricate US$130-million growth investment of Conexiom by Warburg Pincus. Caroline's prowess also shines in her work with pension fund de-risking strategies, offering sage advice on buy-in and buy-out annuities, and navigating pension plan mergers with adept precision.

Caroline's depth of knowledge and strategic insight has not gone unnoticed, earning her a prestigious Lexpert Zenith Award and numerous accolades across leading legal publications. Her role in the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s Technical Advisory Committee showcases her commitment to shaping the future of pension and benefits law in Canada.

Beyond her transactional and advisory work, Caroline's contributions to the legal community through her writings and speaking engagements on pension and employee benefits topics are invaluable. Her involvement in seminars and webinars, often as a co-speaker, underlines her commitment to educating and leading in her field.

Her educational background, with a BA from Queen's University and an LLB from the University of Toronto, provides the foundation for her distinguished career. A member of several esteemed legal associations, Caroline's influence extends far beyond her immediate practice, impacting the broader legal landscape in pensions and benefits law.