Elizabeth Boyd

Elizabeth stands at the forefront of pension and employee benefits law, offering comprehensive guidance on the tax, design, implementation, administration, and termination of various compensation arrangements. Her expertise spans stock options, share purchases, profit sharing, and executive compensation, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks.

In her practice, Elizabeth collaborates closely with plan sponsors, administrators, financial institutions, and consulting firms across both private and public sectors. She delivers strategic advice on the intricacies of corporate transactions and lends her expertise to litigation teams in pension and benefit-related class actions and lawsuits.

Elizabeth's proficiency extends to advising on both federally and provincially regulated pension plans, covering a spectrum of issues from regulatory compliance to plan wind-ups. Her work with employers on supplementary executive pension schemes and group savings plans underscores her versatility in the field.

Before her tenure at Blakes, Elizabeth honed her skills as a tax litigator with the federal Department of Justice in Toronto, between 1992 and 1994, enriching her legal acumen.

Her recognition in esteemed legal directories such as The Best Lawyers in Canada and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory attests to her status as a leading figure in her field. Elizabeth's contributions to legal discourse through articles and conference presentations further cement her role as a thought leader in retirement plans and executive compensation.

As a distinguished member of the legal community, Elizabeth's affiliations with the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario Legal Advisory Committee, among others, highlight her commitment to professional excellence.

With her admission to the Ontario Bar in 1992 and a solid educational foundation from the University of Ottawa and the University of Toronto, Elizabeth's legal practice is enriched by a blend of practical experience and academic insight, making her an invaluable asset to any organization navigating the complexities of pension and employee benefits law.