Employee Benefits Law
Hugh Wright
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Biography
Hugh Wright’s practice focuses in the area of pensions and benefits, providing advice to pension plan sponsors, administrators, and service providers on the full range of pension and benefit matters, including related investment matters and the resolution of disputes. He focusses on finding efficient and effective solutions for clients enabling them to navigate the complex regulatory and legal framework in which they operate and realize their strategic and business objectives. Hugh is a leader in Canada’s retirement income system, as an instructor and content developer with the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and having been Chair of Canada’s national pension industry organization, the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM). He has advocated for regulatory reform to support sustainable and secure pension plans with governments across Canada on behalf of ACPM and private clients.
Overview
- Dalhousie University, L.L.B, graduated 1992
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons), graduated 1987
- Nova Scotia, 1993
- Ontario, 2022
- Nova Scotia, 1993
- Ontario, 2022
- Dalhousie University, L.L.B, graduated 1992
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons), graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits Law, Toronto, Canada (2025)
- Employee Benefits Law, Halifax, Canada (2020)
- Employee Benefits Law, Halifax, Canada (2017)
- Employee Benefits Law, Halifax, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits Law
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